10 Hidden Allergy Sources in Your Home

Written By Mandy Seay For QuickEasyfit

People are always wondering why their allergies persist even though they take precautions and keep their homes free of allergens. What they don't realize is that these microscopic creatures lurk in places you can't even imagine looking. By looking for allergens in the right places, you can keep your house clean and get

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Tapestries and Rugs - Carpets, tapestries and rugs are a haven for dust mites because they can easily feed on the collected dust residing in the fibers and move around unnoticed. Their feces along with the mites act as huge triggers for allergies. You can always get rid of the carpets and avoid these allergies from appearing altogether. But if you can't push yourself to do so, you can always use a good vacuum cleaner with a ... more
Photo by: karammiri
Tapestries and Rugs - Carpets, tapestries and rugs are a haven for dust mites because they can easily feed on the collected dust residing in the fibers and move around unnoticed. Their feces along with the mites act as huge triggers for allergies. You can always get rid of the carpets and avoid these allergies from appearing altogether. But if you can't push yourself to do so, you can always use a good vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter keeping the humidity down and the bathroom vents open.
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