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	Allergies and the Living Room Part 2 by Lee Brown
Astrology, Tarot, and Self Improvement for the New Age.

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Allergies and the Living Room
Part 2
by Lee Brown

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Soft Furnishings and Window Treatments.

Cushions -- select fabric and inners that can be washed and tumble dried, this is useful not only for getting rid of mites and allergen but for the wayward glass of red wine or children's ice-cream!

Curtains and Drapes.

Once again select fabrics that can be washed, slimline venetian blinds collect dust and are difficult to clean at home. I have been seen scrubbing blinds with a nail brush in the bath -- the blinds are in the bath not me! Double-Glazing is an ideal solution for insulation and preventing condensation which often causes mould growth.

Decoration and Electrical Equipment.

Bookshelves and bric a brac are marvelous dust catchers -- where ever possible -- store precious knick knacks behind glass doors in display cabinets. This will cut down the dusting required and reduce the risk of breakage from frequent cleaning and handling.

TV's and Stereos are best kept in cabinets. They are difficult to clean and their static nature attracts the dust. Any built in furniture shelving is best to go full height, cutting out another out of reach surface to clean.

Pets.

We love them -- but do they agree with us? Banning them from the house is the best way to reduce allergens -- but who could do that! You can create a pet free area in your living room -- but it will take time.

Designate a space for your dog for example in the hallway -- this is his space and he is usually happy to go there on command. Cats are al little more difficult as they tend to have a mind of their own. Closing doors and teaching them from a kitten not to enter is probably the best option.

If all else fails try a similar option as for the dog -- place a washable rug on the sofa that the cat is allowed to sit on and only that rug. Wash frequently. Unfortunately the cat doesn't even have to be in the room for their allergens to be present. They are extremely airborne and come from their grooming, licking their fur, the saliva dries and is shed into the air.

As well as this the allergens are very sticky in nature and adhere to clothes and fabrics, they can therefore be spread to other peoples homes, cars, taxis, buses etc. So you can only do your best in your environment and hope that no one in your home is predisposed to the cat allergen.

So in conclusion, we cannot make our living room totally allergen free but with a little knowledge we can make it a lot more comfortable for those with a predisposition for allergens. As we have learnt, cleaning plays a large part in reducing the allergens present, so follow this general guide to cleaning, ensuring that you make the most of your living room.

Vacuum flooring daily -- if hard flooring clean with a damp mop. Use a damp cloth to dust surfaces, this picks up the dust and removes it rather than using a feather duster which just transfers it back into the air to settle somewhere else.

Once a week dust the hard to reach spots, picture frames, picture rails, knick knacks and bric a brac. Wipe down furniture and polish ( be careful of scented products) Every three -- six months wash curtains/ blinds carpets and vacuum thoroughly to remove any remaining dead mites.

You are now on your way to a happy Living Room.

(c) 2004 Lee Brown, All rights reserved.

E-mail: LeeBrown@interiordezine.com Author's URL: Interior Dezine

Lee Brown is the co founder of Interior Dezine, a leading website providing free information on Interior Design and Decorating, and author of numerous ebooks on Interior Design. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with others and has written a vast amount of educational articles for the website on the topics of Interior Design and Decorating.

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