Advice for fire-pollen spring cleaning

It's time for spring cleaning.

But while the romantic in us to open the windows in the spring brook allergic know with all its promise of new life and growth, and let the sun wants is a headache crazy pollen, runny nose, itchy eyes.

Enter Robin Wilson, author of the new book "Clean Design: wellness lifestyle" and an ambassador for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to keep up with its list of 10 cleaning tips to allergens at bay.

One of them is enough to give goosebumps:

* Pillow - Follow the rule of three: Zipper pillowcases wash every three weeks; Wash your pillow every three months; Replaced cushions and every three years. "Otherwise, your face against thousands of mites eight hours every night," he said. Ick!

* Allows - Keep pets out of the bedroom and upholstered furniture. Clean areas where your dog spends time with as much care as soon as possible. Bathe pets once a week. Wash your hands and wash your clothes after playing with your pet.

* Walls - low VOC paints unused because the self-sealing to limit the release of toxins into the air.

* Avoid wall to wall carpet - ceramic and wood floors are a better option, but should be aspirated or be cleaned regularly to remove dirt and dust. Shake and vacuum carpets regularly. Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter.

* Pitch vinyl shower curtain - often people are allergic to shower is said to remove pollen and pet dander from the body. Phthalates in vinyl shower curtains chemicals when they heat and humidity of the gas and let you win form suspended. Nylon shower curtain liners are better.

* Avoid cabinet and footprint - Keep pollen and dust to a minimum, with cases covered boxes, trays, drawers, cupboards and shelves with doors. Better yet, keep them outside the room. Not just collecting dust, but-especially books - a source of growth of mold spores.

* Gel Soft Toys - Stuffed animals, such as pillows can accommodate dust mites that can trigger allergies and asthma. Freeze all the toys for 24 hours in a plastic bag, at least once a month to avoid buildup.

* Keep the outside world - to always remove your shoes before entering and always have all outdoor tools and toys in a garage or shed. Otherwise, surface dirt and pollen creeps into your living room.

* Beware of forms - If it is wet, moisture, mold grow. Check Pans Refrigerator, Dishwasher, sewers, basements and other areas where mold can accumulate. Monitor the humidity in your home, vent, moisture management in the basement and is in search of standing water.

* Simple and consistent Go Window Treatments - "dust collector" is a good formula for curtains and heavy curtains to be cleaned frequently, Wilson said. Recommends side walls made of linen or cotton curtain, balanced by mechanized shops, which are embedded in a false ceiling. Shutters, blinds or curtains fall natural materials are also a healthier choice.

More tips can be found at: robinwilsonhome.com or cleandesignbook.com /.

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