A Room-by-Room Guide to Reducing Allergens in Your Home

If you or someone in your family deals with allergies or asthma, you’ll know how important it is to keep your home as clean and irritant-free as possible. But here’s the thing our homes, the places we go to relax and recharge, are often full of hidden allergens like dust mites, pollen, mould, and pet dander.

Don’t worry we’re not about to tell you to deep-clean your house from top to bottom every day. Instead, we’ve put together a simple, room-by-room guide with easy tips to help reduce allergens and improve your indoor air quality without turning your home into a laboratory.

Let’s get started!


Bedroom: Breathe Easy While You Sleep

Since we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, it’s worth making your bedroom a clean-air haven. Allergies often get worse at night thanks to dust mites and airborne triggers that love to hang out in your bedding, pillows, and rugs.

Quick Wins:

  • Use anti-allergy covers on your mattress and pillows
  • Wash your bedding weekly at 60°C or higher
  • Vacuum rugs and carpets regularly
  • Keep surfaces dust-free with a damp cloth
  • Add an air purifier with a HEPA filter to help clean the air while you sleep

Bathroom: Beat the Mould Before It Starts

Bathrooms are naturally humid places, which makes them a favourite hangout for mould. And while we love a clean loo, some cleaning products can be just as irritating as the allergens themselves.

Try This Instead:

  • Use natural cleaners like vinegar, lemon, or borax where possible
  • Always hang towels to dry don’t leave them in a pile
  • Keep the room well ventilated (open a window or run an extractor fan)
  • Wash bath mats frequently
  • If mould is a recurring issue, consider a dehumidifier or a specialist air purifier designed to tackle mould spores

Kitchen: Keep It Fresh and Fume-Free

Cooking smells might be lovely but grease, fumes, and food residue can all attract unwanted allergens (not to mention pests). The kitchen is also a great place to improve airflow and make sure nothing nasty is growing behind the fridge.

Kitchen Clean-Up Tips:

  • Wipe down counters daily and keep food sealed
  • Clean sink drains regularly (a mix of baking soda and vinegar works wonders)
  • Open windows when cooking, especially if you have a gas hob
  • Switch to an electric stove if fumes are an issue
  • Mop floors and clean out the fridge regularly

Living Room: Dust, Dander, and Everything in Between

This is where we relax, binge our favourite shows, and spend time with family so it’s worth keeping the air as clean as possible. The challenge? Soft furnishings, pets, and fireplaces all contribute to the build-up of allergens.

Here’s How to Help:

  • Vacuum sofas, cushions, and carpets regularly (and steam clean when you can)
  • Keep pets off furniture, or give them their own washable beds
  • Use a damp cloth to dust shelves, tables, and electronics
  • If you have a fireplace, consider switching to an electric version
  • A good air purifier in the main living area can make a big difference

Final Thoughts: Small Steps, Big Benefits

Reducing allergens in your home isn’t about being perfect it’s about making a few smart changes that add up over time. Whether it’s washing your bedding a little more often, adding an air purifier, or simply cracking open a window, every small step helps.

Your home should be a place where you can breathe easy. And if you ever need help choosing the right air purifier for your space, we’re just a phone call away.

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Check out our air purifiers for allergy and asthma relief, or get in touch for some friendly, expert advice.

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