Allergies are definitely a pain to
endure. They can be extremely persistent and are frustrating for anyone who has
to deal with them on a regular basis. When a child has allergies there is even
more of a worry for parents, as seeing their child suffer because of something
that can be prevented by them is not pleasant to experience. Here we’ll look at
some of the most common allergens in the home, and how using underfloor heating
can be one step towards combatting our little ones from suffering more than is
necessary because of their allergies.
endure. They can be extremely persistent and are frustrating for anyone who has
to deal with them on a regular basis. When a child has allergies there is even
more of a worry for parents, as seeing their child suffer because of something
that can be prevented by them is not pleasant to experience. Here we’ll look at
some of the most common allergens in the home, and how using underfloor heating
can be one step towards combatting our little ones from suffering more than is
necessary because of their allergies.
Dust allergies are very common in the UK.
They can leave people dealing with runny noses, itchiness, and watery eyes for
days. They can also result in symptoms of asthma such as coughing and feeling
short of breath. Many of those who
suffer from dust allergies are most commonly triggered by dust mites inside
their own homes. This is especially true for children dealing with dust
allergies.
They can leave people dealing with runny noses, itchiness, and watery eyes for
days. They can also result in symptoms of asthma such as coughing and feeling
short of breath. Many of those who
suffer from dust allergies are most commonly triggered by dust mites inside
their own homes. This is especially true for children dealing with dust
allergies.
As too much exposure to dust mites for an
allergy sufferer can sometimes lead to asthma, it is important to try and
minimise dust mites in your home as much as possible.
allergy sufferer can sometimes lead to asthma, it is important to try and
minimise dust mites in your home as much as possible.
If you’re wondering how you can adjust
elements in your home to reduce dust mites and avoid triggering your child’s
allergy, there may be a surprising solution.
Installing an underfloor heating system with underfloor heating trade supplies can have a positive effect on allergies. Read on
to find out how.
elements in your home to reduce dust mites and avoid triggering your child’s
allergy, there may be a surprising solution.
Installing an underfloor heating system with underfloor heating trade supplies can have a positive effect on allergies. Read on
to find out how.
How can underfloor heating help my child with
their allergies?
their allergies?
No amount of cleaning your home will
result in complete elimination of dust mites. These pesky creatures can only be
reduced by employing certain tactics. Your choice of heating is one of them.
result in complete elimination of dust mites. These pesky creatures can only be
reduced by employing certain tactics. Your choice of heating is one of them.
Radiators can be one of the main causes
of dust mites circulating in your home.
And as we know, dust mites are the primary trigger for allergy and
asthma inside homes.
of dust mites circulating in your home.
And as we know, dust mites are the primary trigger for allergy and
asthma inside homes.
When radiators distribute air, they
actually circulate the dust around the room which can obviously be irritating
for allergy sufferers. The way in which the heat the room moves dust mites
around as warm air is emitted. This means that your children will be breathing
in dusty air which will no doubt irritate their little lungs.
actually circulate the dust around the room which can obviously be irritating
for allergy sufferers. The way in which the heat the room moves dust mites
around as warm air is emitted. This means that your children will be breathing
in dusty air which will no doubt irritate their little lungs.
With underfloor heating, you don’t get
the same circulation of dust. With an underfloor heating system, you have less
air movement and more of an even distribution of warmth around the room. The
air not moving around as much means that the number of dust mites that are
airborne can be reduced by up to 80% with underfloor heating.
the same circulation of dust. With an underfloor heating system, you have less
air movement and more of an even distribution of warmth around the room. The
air not moving around as much means that the number of dust mites that are
airborne can be reduced by up to 80% with underfloor heating.
If you decide to invest in hard flooring
(as most people with underfloor heating systems do) that is even better for
your child’s allergies. Dust mites absolutely love to live in the carpet. It
provides the perfect place for them to live and breed as dead skin cells, hair
and food eventually make their way to the inner fibres of carpets, mats and
rugs. Even with a carpeted floor, underfloor heating can actually have an
effect on reducing dust mites by retaining heat in the carpet.
(as most people with underfloor heating systems do) that is even better for
your child’s allergies. Dust mites absolutely love to live in the carpet. It
provides the perfect place for them to live and breed as dead skin cells, hair
and food eventually make their way to the inner fibres of carpets, mats and
rugs. Even with a carpeted floor, underfloor heating can actually have an
effect on reducing dust mites by retaining heat in the carpet.
How else can I help my child with allergies in
the home in other ways?
the home in other ways?
Here are some more simple tips that you
can incorporate to help you reduce dust mites triggering your child’s allergies
in your home:
can incorporate to help you reduce dust mites triggering your child’s allergies
in your home:
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The first and
most obvious one is keeping your home as clean and dust-free as possible to
maintain.
The first and
most obvious one is keeping your home as clean and dust-free as possible to
maintain.
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Do not carpet
your flooring as dust mites love carpet. Unfortunately, no amount of vacuuming
can get rid of them completely. In fact, vacuuming can result in unsettling
them causing them to rise up in the air.
Try and ensure that your children steer clear of freshly vacuumed areas
for at least 20 minutes to allow any dust mites and allergens to settle.
Do not carpet
your flooring as dust mites love carpet. Unfortunately, no amount of vacuuming
can get rid of them completely. In fact, vacuuming can result in unsettling
them causing them to rise up in the air.
Try and ensure that your children steer clear of freshly vacuumed areas
for at least 20 minutes to allow any dust mites and allergens to settle.
●
Sadly pets can
also be a trigger for allergies. If you have a pet that you love, just try and
keep them away from the children’s bedroom while they sleep at night.
Sadly pets can
also be a trigger for allergies. If you have a pet that you love, just try and
keep them away from the children’s bedroom while they sleep at night.
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Wash your bedding
regularly to avoid dust mites accumulating. You should also change your
mattress and pillows every few years as dust mites love to live in there.
Wash your bedding
regularly to avoid dust mites accumulating. You should also change your
mattress and pillows every few years as dust mites love to live in there.
Underfloor
Heating Trade Supplies provide dry and wet underfloor heating systems
to effectively warm your home. We install the systems quickly and efficiently.
To find out more, visit our website or call us today.
Heating Trade Supplies provide dry and wet underfloor heating systems
to effectively warm your home. We install the systems quickly and efficiently.
To find out more, visit our website or call us today.
