Dust and allergies

During summer, the air can contain a huge amount of particles that cause allergies or other unpleasant symptoms for many Finns. Pollen, street dust and soot are common particles that irritate the respiratory tract and are carried into homes through ventilation and airing. Regular and effective cleaning of the home reduces the amount of particles and indoor air problems, helping to keep allergies under control.

What factors affect indoor air quality?

A great many things can ultimately affect indoor air quality. Outdoor conditions have a significant effect, such as the amount of dust in outdoor air and the dryness of the air. The structures of the home, furniture, pets and everyday activities can also create different indoor air pollutants, such as dust and chemical compounds. Pets bring impurities indoors from outside and also shed hair and other impurities.

So how can you take care of good indoor air? The most common home methods for maintaining clean indoor air are:

• Adequate ventilation and airing, and airing at the right time.
• Regular cleaning of ventilation filters
• Using low-dust materials on home surfaces and furniture
• Maintaining the condition of the home and carrying out maintenance measures early
• Weekly cleaning, especially wiping surfaces and paying attention to the cleaning order to prevent dust from spreading
• Regular washing of textiles

In addition, it is important to invest in cleaning equipment that suits you. Fragrance-free cleaning products and chemicals are better suited to sensitive airways, High-quality microfiber cloths and mops collect dust more effectively than cheap ones, and a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter effectively filters particles from the air.

How can a person with allergies be taken into account when cleaning?

Regular and frequent cleaning is at the centre of everything, so it is worth investing in a home that is easy to clean and furniture that is easy to clean. It is also good to reduce the use of cleaning chemicals wherever possible in order to reduce chemicals remaining in the air. The correct cleaning order was already mentioned earlier. When cleaning from high surfaces down to floor level, dust cannot fall from above onto surfaces that have already been cleaned. Air rugs, bedding and mattresses regularly when there is not much pollen or road dust in the air. Keeping bedding clean also reduces the number of dust mites, although the number of dust mites has decreased significantly in Finland and they only cause problems for people who are sensitive to them.

If a home needs to be made suitable quickly for a guest with allergies or asthma, it can sometimes be sensible to ask for help from a professional who has the right equipment and expertise for the job. If you need regular help keeping your home clean, PuhdasFix also offers recurring home cleaning in the Oulu area. Booking is easy, and our clear price calculator gives you an estimate of the cleaning price and duration before you send your booking request. See the options and book here: https://www.puhdasfix.fi/en/book