Allergy season can wreak havoc on your well-being, leaving you with incessant sneezing, itchy eyes, and overall discomfort. While deep house cleaning is known to alleviate allergy symptoms, we believe that the real game-changer lies in using strictly green cleaning products.
At Sparkling Clean Pro, we are committed to safeguarding your health and providing you with a home that not only looks nice but also promotes emotional stability and physical well-being.
1. Pollen – Nature’s Mischievous Intruder
Pollen, notorious for triggering allergies, tends to be particularly widespread during the spring season. Individuals with high sensitivity to pollen can find their lives turned upside down when surrounded by its microscopic particles.
If you reside in regions like San Francisco, where winters fluctuate between cold winds and warm days, the pollination process can commence as early as February, extending well into the summer months. Although the breathtaking views of such places are awe-inspiring, they can pose challenges for individuals with sensitive noses and eyes.
Understanding the significance of physical health, we have identified two primary sources of allergens that often plague households:
Tip 1: Target Problem Areas
Identify the most notorious pollen hotspots in your home, such as carpets, upholstery, bed linens, floors, cluttered spaces, curtains, and blinds. These areas tend to accumulate pollen along with dust, mold, and mites.
Tip 2: Wage War on Allergens
Wash pillowcases, linen, and curtains using hot water settings. This will effectively remove pollen and mites clinging to these items, ensuring a fresher environment.
Tip 3: Vacuum with Precision
Invest in a vacuum cleaner equipped with HEPA filters and make it a daily ritual to vacuum your carpets. This will prevent pollen from settling deep within the carpet fibers. Remember to keep your vacuum filters clean for optimal performance.
Tip 4: Harness the Power of Nature
Create a naturally purified atmosphere in your home by using allergy-rated air purifiers. Essential oils like Tea Tree, when diffused, can effectively purify the air and alleviate allergy symptoms.
Tip 5: Pamper Your Pets
Keep your furry friends clean and groomed, brushing their fur daily to prevent the accumulation of pollen and dust particles.
ALLERGY SEASON
Allergy season can start as early as February in certain places, especially regions that don’t snow! It definitely counts for San Francisco, since our winters can oscillate between cold winds to quite warm days. As such, San Francisco’s ecology falls into the category of places where its pollination processes begin as early as February until the summer months. Beautiful for the views, but challenging for sensitive noses and eyes.
Tips – House Cleaning to Remove Pollen:
It is important to locate the most accumulative spots of pollen to mix with dust, mold, and mites in your house, such as carpets, upholstery, ben linen, floors, cluttered spaces, curtains, and blinds.
1 – Wash pillowcases, linen, and curtains with hot water settings to remove pollen and mites.
2 – Vacuum your carpets every day, with vacuums that use HEPA filters, and ensure your filters are clean.
3 – Use allergy-rated natural air purifiers, like Tea Tree essential oil in diffusers.
4 – Keep your pets clean and brush them daily, to ensure they don’t accumulate pollen and dust particles in their hair.
5 – Reduce clutter and ensure that pollen has less space to settle on.
Pro Tip: Leave it to the Professionals!
For individuals highly sensitive to pollen, we strongly discourage attempting to clean your home yourself. The process of house cleaning, which involves removing linen, vacuuming carpets, and dusting upholstery, blinds, and shelves, often stirs up dust, exacerbating existing symptoms. Moreover, carpets, notorious for harboring dust and allergens, require professional deep cleaning to be truly revitalized. That’s why we highly recommend availing Sparkling Clean Pro.’s top-notch deep house cleaning services in San Francisco. Our team ensures convenience, utmost care, and exceptional efficiency.
Toxic Cleaning Products: A Hazard to Your Health
Customers with asthma, immune deficiencies, or allergic reactions to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in toxic cleaning products are strongly advised to adopt an eco-friendly approach to home cleaning. VOCs can trigger adverse reactions and have detrimental effects on your well-being. Even if you are not currently allergic, long-term exposure to these toxic substances can lead to the development of allergies and asthma, causing skin irritation, respiratory problems, and even compromising your immune system.
VOCs are primarily transmitted through inhalation, although skin contact can also cause symptoms. Allergies resulting from VOC exposure may manifest as an itchy throat, irritated eyes, difficulty breathing, headaches, nausea, skin rashes, or a general
Sparkling clean pro is dedicated to maintaining your health in check. We understand that as a cleaning company our deep house cleaning services not only provide customers with a better-organized home. Contributing to customers’ emotional stability and physical health.
Read: Volatile Organic Compounds May Worsen Allergies and Asthma
FAQs – Deep House Cleaning for Allergies
1. How does deep house cleaning help with allergies?
Deep house cleaning is effective in reducing allergens such as dust, pollen, mold, and mites that can trigger allergy symptoms. By thoroughly cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains, and other surfaces, you can remove these allergens and create a cleaner environment, leading to improved indoor air quality and reduced allergy symptoms.
2. Why is it important to use green cleaning products for allergy sufferers?
Green cleaning products are free from harsh chemicals and toxins commonly found in traditional cleaning products. For individuals with allergies, asthma, or sensitivities to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), using green cleaning products reduces the risk of triggering allergic reactions or respiratory issues. Green cleaning products are environmentally friendly and promote a healthier living space for everyone, including babies, pets, and nature.
3. When is allergy season and how can I prepare for it?
Allergy season varies depending on your location. In places like San Francisco, where winters can be unpredictable, allergy season can start as early as February and extend through the summer months. To prepare for allergy season, you can take proactive measures such as deep cleaning your home before the season starts, using air purifiers with HEPA filters, washing bed linens regularly, and keeping your pets clean to minimize allergen exposure.
4. Can I clean my home myself if I have allergies?
While it’s possible to clean your home yourself, it’s important to take precautions if you have allergies. Regular cleaning activities like dusting, vacuuming, and washing can stir up allergens, potentially worsening your symptoms. It is recommended that individuals with allergies, especially those sensitive to pollen, hire professional deep house cleaning services to minimize allergen exposure and ensure a thorough, allergen-free cleaning process.
5. Are carpets a major source of allergens?
Yes, carpets can be a significant source of allergens. They trap dust, pollen, pet dander, and other particles that can exacerbate allergies. Regular vacuuming is essential, but deep carpet cleaning by professionals is necessary to remove embedded allergens effectively. Professional deep carpet cleaning can revitalize your carpets, improve indoor air quality, and reduce allergy symptoms.
6. Can exposure to VOCs in cleaning products lead to allergies and asthma?
Yes, exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in toxic cleaning products can lead to the development of allergies and asthma, even in individuals who are not currently allergic. Prolonged contact with these toxic substances can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, causing a range of symptoms. By switching to eco-friendly, green cleaning products, you can minimize the risk of VOC exposure and create a safer, healthier environment.
7. How can I identify and eliminate pollen hotspots in my home?
Pollen tends to accumulate in certain areas of your home. To identify and eliminate pollen hotspots, focus on cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains, bed linens, and other surfaces where pollen can settle. Regular washing of these items using hot water can effectively remove pollen and mites. Additionally, reducing clutter and keeping pets clean can help prevent the spread of pollen throughout your home.
8. Can natural air purifiers help reduce allergy symptoms?
Yes, natural air purifiers can be beneficial in reducing allergy symptoms. Essential oils such as Tea Tree oil, when used in diffusers, have anti-allergenic properties and can help purify the air. However, it’s important to ensure that the essential oils used are safe for your specific allergies or sensitivities. Consulting with a healthcare professional or aromatherapist can provide guidance on suitable essential oils for allergy relief.
9. Is it necessary to deep clean my home regularly for allergy prevention?
Regular deep cleaning is recommended for allergy prevention, especially if you are prone to allergies or live in an area with high pollen or dust levels. Deep cleaning removes accumulated allergens and maintains a clean, allergen-free environment. Depending on your specific needs and sensitivity, scheduling deep house cleaning services on a quarterly or semi-annual basis can help minimize allergen exposure and promote a healthier living space.
10. How can Sparkling Clean Pro.’s deep house cleaning services help with allergies?
Sparkling Clean Pro. offers professional deep house cleaning services that are specifically designed to tackle allergens and promote a healthier living environment. Their team uses green cleaning products that are free from harsh chemicals and VOCs, ensuring a thorough and safe cleaning process. By availing of their services, you can trust that your home will be deep cleaned, allergens will be effectively removed, and your allergy symptoms will be reduced.
Brazilian mother of two and CEO of Sparkling Clean Pro & Green Living Supplies since 2005. Working as an ecological advocate within the cleaning industry & aiding immigrant families and women at risk.