On average, Americans spend half their lives in our bedrooms. So it is important to make the most of it. A dirty room can endanger your health, trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, and prevent a good night's sleep, which is critical to overall health and reduces the risk of chronic diseases from heart disease to cancer. So eat that, not that! Health asked the experts how and how often you should clean your bedroom to make it the retreat it deserves. Read on and make sure your health is showing that you have a "long" COVID and you may not even know it .
Your biggest enemy are dust mites. These microscopic creatures enjoy human skin flakes and their preferred abode are the soft fabrics and surfaces of the bedroom. Dust mites (especially their excretions) can cause allergic reactions such as sneezing, coughing, and itching. Start by dusting the ceiling fan and use an electrostatic cloth to dust the trim and shelves, and work your way up to the lower surfaces. Read on for more important tips on how to remove dust.
The American Academy of Asthma, Allergies, and Immunology recommends weekly vacuuming with a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA or small particle filter. A HEPA filter is preferable as it traps the dust that conventional vacuum cleaners emit in the exhaust gases.
Clean hard floors once a week, recommends AAAAI.
The AAAAI recommends washing sheets, pillow cases, and blankets once a week.
According to AAAAI, bed linen must be washed in water at 130 degrees F. This is the standard warm setting on most washing machines.
Curtains should be washed or dry cleaned depending on the time of year, recommends AAAAI.
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It's not something we like to think about, but cockroaches are ubiquitous and their feces can exacerbate allergies, asthma and spread disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best strategies to keep insects out are: sealing cracks and openings from the outside; Cover garbage cans; do not leave food lying around; and quickly wipe up any spills. If you spot cockroaches, use bait traps or hire a professional exterminator. Never use nebulizers or insect repellants, says the CDC.
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Bedrooms are hot spots for mold growth, according to the CDC. To avoid this, keep the humidity as low as possible, no more than 50%. To remove mold from window sills, use a bleach solution (3/4 cup bleach per 1 gallon of water) and wear an AAAAI face shield.
According to the AAAAI, you should change filters in central heating and air conditioning systems as well as room air conditioners once a month.
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If someone has been sick, the CDC recommends cleaning any surfaces that may contain germs, including doorknobs, bedside tables, countertops, and the phone. Wash the sheets with laundry soap and dry them in a hot dryer. It's a good idea to clean switch plates and door handles regularly, even if they are all healthy.
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In doing so, clean the most important source of germs in your bedroom: your cell phone. Leave it to work in a UV disinfection device every day or clean it with disinfectant wipes or disinfectant solution. And in order to overcome this pandemic in better health, don't miss these 35 places that are most likely to catch COVID .
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