7 Ways to Have A Healthy Bedroom

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

10 Jun 2008 11:16 AM

Are you always getting colds and allergy symptoms no matter what time of year it is? Do your kids wake up with sniffles and coughs that go away later in the day? Are you tired when you wake up? If so, you might want to consider the fact that you are suffering from allergies. Your bedrooms might not be the healthiest places to sleep. Considering the importance of sleep, especially for kids, it makes sense to make a few changes in the bedroom to reduce your allergies and asthma.

1. Get rid of the carpet. Carpeting is notorious for trapping dust and dust mites, dirt, dander and even pollen. Hardwood or other hard flooring is easy to clean and won't harbor those things that might cause allergies and asthma. If you must have a rig, choose one that can be laundered on a regular basis.

2. Ditch the curtains. Opt of blinds. Blinds won't trap the dust that curtains will, and some of the latest blinds are easy to clean. Or, if you love curtains, make sure to launder them at least every two weeks.

3. Purify the air. Consider purchasing a quality air purifier to remove the dust, pollen smoke and other allergens from the air. Make sure to do your research before choosing an air purifier, since some of these units may not live up to their claims.

4. Add a ceiling fan. Having the air circulating in a room can be helpful for ease of breathing and reduction of dust. Of course, with a fan, you have to make sure that the room is cleaned regularly to keep it dust free. And clean the blades on the ceiling dan every time you dust the room.

Next up: I'll cover the next three things to do to ensure a healthy allergen-free bedroom.

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. Starting June 1st, don't miss her articles in the Baby Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat.

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krazy8z (25) 13 Jun 2008 09:12 PM

THANK YOU!! My husband and I have been debating carpet and hardwoods. I REALLY don't want carpet in our bedrooms, but he's set on it. We're always tired in the mornings... and I swear it's from all the grime in the carpet... EW!

We'll see who wins this time, thanks for the post - I'll send him the link. ;)

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Mary Ann Romans (26876) 14 Jun 2008 04:33 AM

Glad I could help! If you lose the battle on the carpet, one way to reduce the level of allergens is to go with a high quality berber made of nylon. Make sure that the pad you use under the carpet contains a barrier. This will allow spills to bead up instead of soaking through the carpet and causing mold and mildew.