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- Damp-mop hard floors (tile or hardwood, for example) once a day.
- Dust and vacuum once or twice a week to remove the buildup of allergens.
- Use a dry cloth to wipe hard surfaces such as countertops, tables, and other furniture.
- Vacuum the carpets and cloth-covered furniture to get rid of as much dust as you can. Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter or a special double-thickness bag, which collects dust-mite particles and pollen. Standard paper bag filters may allow the stirred-up allergens to escape back into the room.
- Consider steam cleaning your carpets when possible. In addition to cleaning the carpet, the heat of the steam kills dust mites.
- Safety tip: Dusting and vacuuming stirs up dust, making the air quality worse until the dust settles. Wear a mask if you do the cleaning yourself, and if possible, try to have someone without allergies do the cleaning.
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