How Shutters Keep

Allergens Out

BOARDWALK

Address: 151 Balcatta Road, Balcatta WA 6021

Contact Number: 1300 112 333

E-mail: mail@boardwalk.com.au

The presence of allergens in homes triggers asthma and allergy attacks in

people who suffer from these ailments. Genetics is something one has no

control over, but there are ways to prevent allergens from entering the

homes. Installing shutters are an effective way to keep allergens out.

Shutters Installation: Keep Allergens Out

A warm and humid home leads to dust mite growth. Dust mites produce

allergens that trigger asthma and allergic attacks. These insects live in

mattresses, couches, curtains, carpets, and drapes.

Heavy fabric items, such as curtains and carpets are ideal breeding

grounds for dust mites and other parasites. Installing shutters instead of

a curtain reduce the amount of dust, mites, and parasites that enter the

home.

Shutters allow just enough air to keep rooms at a normal temperature, not

too hot or too cold, and to let it circulate properly. Air circulation is important

to keep dust mites and other parasites out of a house.

Allowing air to flow into the house increases ventilation and reduces

humidity. Homeowners have control over how much light and air enters their

home when they install shutters.

Fabric curtains are not only prone to dust mite infestation; homeowners must

always keep them clean. After removing a curtain, a homeowner must think

of other ways to keep insects and allergens out. With a shutter, they do not

have to remove it and it is also easy to clean. Shutters are low-maintenance

as they only need vacuuming and wiping to get rid of the dust on its louvres.

Ways to Allergy Proof a Home

Other than installing shutters,

homeowners can implement budget-

friendly ways to keep dust and allergens

out.

1. Always keep doors and windows closed

after entering or leaving.

2. Set the air conditioner or heater to

allow air to recirculate.

3. Keep the filters on heaters or air

conditioners clean and dust-free regularly.

4. Use wood as floor covering whenever

possible. Carpets and low-pile rugs are

good alternatives.

These ways and installing shutters keep

allergens and dust out that triggers

asthma and allergy attacks at home.

Sources:

http://www.boardwalk.com.au/

http://www.everydayhealth.com/allergies/allergy-proof-your-

home.aspx

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/in-

depth/allergy/art-20049365