Firstly, clean your carpets thoroughly with a high quality, germ-killing vacuum cleaner. Though vacuuming quickly eliminates the existence of germs and allergens around the home, some vacuums stir up allergens, such as dust, instead of permanently removing them. Therefore, a vacuum that has been specifically designed for allergy sufferers is advisable, to ensure the elimination of harmful allergens. If you have pets, vacuums specifically tailored for pet owners work by collecting pet dander from carpets and furniture.
Next, kill those germs with UV technology. UV sanitizers eliminate 99.9% of germs on surfaces, which is particularly important at this time of year when colds and flu are knocking about. You can use UV sanitizers on smaller surfaces, such as office desks, kitchen counters or tables, bathroom counters and sinks, and even on bedding. Speaking of which, as part of your spring clean you should wash your sheets and other bedding in hot water and with an allergy-free laundry detergent, to kill bed bugs and dust mites. If possible, choose a detergent without harsh chemicals as these are advisable for people with sensitive skin or allergies.
Fourthly, replace your furnace filters. This may seem like an odd step to take in asthma prevention, but quality furnace filters do, in fact, affect the interior air quality of homes, helping to the capture dust and other allergens that spread due to your interior heating system. If you frequently replace these filters, say every one to three months, you can keep the air quality of your home clean and free of allergens. Finally, for you pet owners, make sure you clean your pets with allergy-free shampoo. Guests may be allergic to your fluffy friends, and you can prevent the release of animal skin particles that most humans are allergic to for up to 30 days with just one shampooing.