For the more than 40 million people throughout the country who suffer from indoor allergies, spring cleaning can be an important step to take in order to reduce allergy symptoms, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). Spring cleaning takes some time and effort, but it will produce an indoor environment that is less allergenic, easier to clean and healthier for the whole family.
Symptoms of indoor allergies
Indoor allergy sufferers will often wheeze, sneeze, cough and hack their way through the winter months, thinking they have a chronic cold. In actuality, they are probably reacting to indoor allergens. Some symptoms between a cold and allergies are similar, such as sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose. But, if your symptoms are also accompanied with a fever, sore throat, colored nasal discharge, and aches and pains, then you probably have a cold. With allergies, there is never a fever, the nasal discharge is clear, and eyes may become red and itchy. Furthermore, while a cold usually lasts about a week, allergies can last all year.
The biggest culprits to investigate when it comes to indoor air quality and allergens is right under the kitchen and bathroom sink. When we were using over the counter medicines daily to relieve cold and allergy symptoms I thought the only thing we could do was LIVE IN A BUBBLE to make everyone feel better. My children seemed to be sick all the time. Little did I know how much I contributed to those illnesses on a regular basis by trying to keep the house clean.
• The average home can be 50 to 70 times more toxic than the air out side
• Everyday cleaners have HIGH levels of chemical and toxic exposure even when they are NOT being used
• Learning and behavioral concerns are linked to everyday house hold cleaners and toxins
• Finally allergies and sinus problems can be directly associated with cleaning products and chemicals used in the home from laundry detergents to counter cleaner and even disinfectant.
Stop your family’s allergy problems in your home where most of them begin. Use products that are healthier and safer but really work!
Start with your kitchen and bathroom products and if you see a reduction in the use of over counter medicines like we did go further.
My kids and husband are doing SO much better since we changed to GREEN products. Let us make a few recommendations to you today!
Angelique Bartholomew J.D.
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