Tips and tricks for tackling allergen hotspots in your home 

Do you vacuum regularly and still wake up with a stuffy nose? Are you constantly battling itchy eyes, sneezing fits or eczema flare-ups, even when you’ve cleaned your home from top to bottom? You might be missing some hidden allergy hotspots. 

Many common allergens like dust mites, mould and pollen can hide in often overlooked corners of your home. We’ve put together a list of top allergen hotspots that often fly under the radar and might need some extra attention to help you banish the sniffles for good. 

Tackling allergens in the bedroom  

Since you spend around seven to nine hours a night in bed, it can be a key area for allergy flare-ups. Your bed harbours dust, body oils and even mould if moisture lingers. That’s why it’s important to pay a little extra attention to your bedroom throughout allergy seasons.  

Here are a few extra tips and tricks to help you keep the flare-ups at bay: 

• Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly in hotter water cycles. 

• For extra protection use dust-mite-proof covers for pillows, duvets and mattresses. 

• Vacuum your mattress surface more regularly. 

• Air out your mattress in direct sunlight or give it a mist with a disinfectant spray to help kill bacteria and mites. 

It all starts with the right laundry products 

If you’re someone who suffers with sensitive skin and skin allergies, you’ll already know the importance of choosing the right laundry products. More often than not, most laundry detergents will be powered by hash chemicals that aggravate sensitive skin. 

That’s where Ecoegg comes into play. Our Laundry Detergent Eggs are specifically designed for those who suffer with skin conditions such as eczema and sensitive skin. Our Laundry Detergent Eggs are hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested and rated ‘excellent’ on sensitive skin. 

So, if you’re searching for a detergent that’s kind to skin, planet and your pockets look no further! Shop our full ranges here. 

A few extra tips: 

• Deep clean your washing machine on a regular basis. Pollen can attach to hard to reach places in your machine, running your machine on the hottest & longest cycle with our Detox Tablets can help give your machine a deep clean & banish pollen for good. 

• If possible, try washing and drying your laundry on a hotter setting, this helps remove any pollen, dust mites or bacteria lingering on your laundry. 

For more tips and tricks on how to banish pollen from your laundry, read our blog post ‘6 tips to help you banish pollen from your laundry this allergy season’. 

Banish mould and moisture from your bathroom 

Bathrooms are typically warm and humid which makes it the ideal environment for mould and bacteria to grow and flourish. Mould is a common allergen that can trigger asthma and other respiratory symptoms so it’s important to prevent mould from forming early.  

Here are a few tips to help you keep mould and moisture to a minimum: 

• Scrub grout, tiles and shower corners weekly with vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. 

• Use a squeegee on shower walls and doors after each use to remove moisture. 

• Don’t forget to turn on your extraction fan or open a window to reduce humidity. 

Keep your furniture dust free   

Fabrics and upholstered furniture can often be an overlooked hotspot for allergens. Fabrics on sofas, chairs and curtains can trap dust, pollen, pet hair and even mould spores even if they look clean on the surface. 

Here are a few handy tips to help prevent allergy flare-ups: 

• Keep an eye on the daily pollen count and if it’s high, keep the windows closed so pollen and dust can’t attach to your fabrics 

• Consider investing in an air purifier if you haven’t already 

• Give your curtains a deep clean, pop them in the washing machine with our Laundry Detergent Egg. 

• Don’t forget to show your upholstered furniture some love. We give our furniture a wipe down or hoover on a more regular basis during allergy season.