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9 Ways to Make Your Home Hypoallergenic

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It is estimated that around 20% to 30% of the Indian population suffers from at least one allergy, as per the data of the National Health Portal of India. Out of this population, around 15% develop asthma as well. Some common allergic disorders are asthma, allergic rhinitis, anaphylaxis, drug, food, insect allergy, eczema and urticaria. Urban children are more prone to allergies, with males suffering more than females.

The allergens can be classified as either host-specific or environment-specific. Host-specific allergens depend on the person who is facing the allergic reactions. Host-specific factors are heredity, sex, race, and age, with heredity being the most significant. Environment-specific factors depend on the cleanliness of the environment. Most recent cases of allergies seem to be because of environment-specific allergens. Therefore keeping your environment clean is one of the main advices to fight allergens. Keeping your home environment clean might cause you to spend money on repair. This is where HDFC ERGO home insurance comes into play and limits your out-of-pocket expenses.

The allergies in Indian homes can be avoided if you follow certain steps. A clean lifestyle will help you to declutter the negatives and enhance the quality of your lifestyle. Also, with no allergies, you will feel more energetic, and your overall happiness level will increase. Here are nine ways to make your home hypoallergenic:-

1. Clean and detox your home-

It is widely believed that the air inside the house is two to five times more polluted than outside your home. You can improve the air quality inside your house if you clean your home properly. You should clean your house properly by removing the things you no longer utilize. You should also dust all the surfaces to remove dust particles from your home.

2. Beat the moulds in the house-

The moulds usually develop damp spots. Water leakages are the primary reason for developing dark black moulds in your house. You should ensure that your house is leak-free and waterproofed thoroughly. Sometimes water leakages might not be detected easily, so you must get them checked once in two years. Your home insurance might cover the moulds and the subsequent repairs.

3. Replace your old vacuum cleaner with the new one-

Your vacuum cleaner bag should be cleaned and changed properly. If you do not clean the bag regularly, dust might be spewed everywhere in the house. For thorough cleaning, you should also use a wet cloth to remove the dust particles. If you use the vacuum cleaner and the wet cloth together, you will get an effective cleaning.

4. Overwatering your plants-

Your indoor plants need only some water and sunshine. If you overwater the plants, you might have moulds in your home. Make sure to avoid the moulds due to overwatering of plants. Water the plants just enough as per the requirements of the plants. Any excess water can cause damage to the plants and the home.

5. Wash your linens-

All linens, including bed sheets, towels, curtains, etc., should regularly be washed with a good detergent in warm water. Also, you should choose natural fabrics when purchasing linens for your house. Heavy fabrics and fabrics that catch furs and hairs should be avoided in all cases. Also, you should take a shower before going to sleep and ensure that the linen is properly washed before you go to bed.

6. Keep your pets away from bedrooms-

Pets are known to trigger allergies, and if your pets are triggering allergies in you or your family members, it is best to avoid them in your bedroom. An ideal space for a pet should be outdoors, and you should avoid pets in indoor areas. Also, you should avoid thick fabrics as they can attract the furs and hairs of animals.

7. Remove the shoes outside your house-

Shoes that are worn outside can bring various dust particles into your house. You should avoid the shoes in your house, and you should remove the shoes outside the house. Taking the shoes inside the house will add dust particles to your indoor settings that are difficult to eliminate.

8. Low maintenance paints-

Modern paints come in low-maintenance options that can be cleaned very easily. You should select washable paints for your house and clean the walls with wet cloth in case the walls get dirty. You should ensure that dust particles do not get ot stay on the walls, and wash with a washable fabric regularly.

9. Check the moisture level of your house-

If the moisture level of your house is high, moulds will be attracted to your house. Water can seep into the areas not noticeable to the naked eye. You should track the moisture level and take the help of the experts in case the moisture level is high. Moisture meters can be used to track the moisture level.

Conclusion

The steps mentioned above can help you make your home hypoallergenic. But even after all the steps, mould can develop in your house. To get rid of moulds, you might need to spend more money. This is where house insurance comes in handy. The home insurance of insurance companies can be used to pay for the repair work of your home. This will reduce out-of-pocket expenses and limit the damage caused due to allergens.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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