| Items | Allergen | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet | Dust mite by-products | Remove if possible. Nilfisk ULPA vacuum cleaner, electrostatic vacuum cleaner bags, Ecology Works® Dust Mite Control dust mite eliminator, Allersearch® tannic acid spray, Capture® Carpet cleaning compound. |
| Carpet pads | Horse hair | Remove if possible. HEPA air cleaner, dust and allergy electrostatic furnace filter |
| Bare floors | Dust mite by-products | Damp mop or dust three times a week. |
| Plaster walls (old) |
Horse hair | Remove electric switch covers and inspect. Repair all cracks and holes. HEPA air cleaner, dust and allergy electrostatic furnace filter. |
| Upholstered furniture (old and new) |
Kapok (plant derivative), furniture horse hair, feathers, dust mite by-products | Remove or seal with vinyl or plastic covers, or treat with Ecology Works® Dust Mite Control dust mite eliminator. HEPA air cleaner, dust and allergy electrostatic furnace filter, Allersearch ADS Spray. |
| Pillows | Feathers, kapok, dust mite by-products | Cover with dust mite proof zippered encasing, wash encasing 2 times a year. |
| Mattress | Horse hair, cotton linter, dust mite by-products | Cover with dust mite proof zippered encasing. Wash all fabrics above encasing every 7-14 days in hot water (130°F or more). |
| Box spring | Dust mite by-products | Encase with vinyl box spring protector, wipe with a damp cloth once a week. |
| Comforters, quilts | Feathers | Remove or cover with dust proof comforter cover. |
| Stuffed animals | Dust mite by-products, kapok, feathers | Remove or wash in hot water once a week or place in freezer for 24 hours. |
| Books | Dust mite by-products | Remove as many as possible from bedroom or store in glass enclosed book case. |
| Bathrooms, windows, doors | Mold, mildew, pollen | Use X14 or bleach to remove mold. Install a window ventilator to filter outside irritants. |
| Dampness, high humidity | Increases dust mite population | Dehumidify, use air conditioner in warm months, avoid vaporizers. |
| Pets | Dander, dust, pollen | Remove, keep outdoors or keep out of bedroom. Wash pet every 4 weeks or use Allerpet® if pet cannot be washed. HEPA air cleaner, dust and allergy electrostatic furnace filter, Nilfisk ULPA vacuum cleaner. |
| Hands | Latex | Use Anti-Allergy Cotton Gloves gloves. Use non-latex gloves such as vinyl. |