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Bed Room Asthma

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Experts agree that our keeping our bedroom as free as possible from allergens makes a huge difference in the quality of life for asthma and allergy-sufferers. There are several steps one can take to reduce the allergens in the bedroom. First, if possible, avoid carpet and rugs. This is not always possible, especially if you are renting. If you cannot remove the carpet, then vacuum daily with a hepa-filtered vacuum (change filter often), paying close attention to areas behind and under furniture, and have carpets professionally cleaned every three months. Use only curtains that can be machine washed, and avoid mini-blinds (they can be a dust magnet). Take the curtains down and wash them every two weeks. Roller shades are also a good option …show more content…

Don't despair: for less than $100 you can turn that tired room into a dream come true. Cheaply and easily redo your bedroom, using these ideas for inexpensive bedroom updates: - New bedding. The bed is the focus of the bedroom, and the right bedding is central to the look and feel of your updated room. You may prefer to buy complementary pieces separately, or choose a matched bedding set for instant harmony. (If you already have a duvet or comforter, a new duvet cover effects a quick change.) Don't stop at the surface- choose sheets with a high thread count for maximum comfort. You really can feel the difference! Save money by skipping the big-name department stores; bargain shopping can save you a bedroom bundle. And don't forget the throw pillows. - Paint the walls. Paint covers a multitude of sins, and a fresh coat of paint can make a bedroom feel brand new. If your walls are in good condition, but dingy or unpleasantly colored, you can paint them a single color, or play around with treatments, geometric shapes, even stripes! If your walls are scarred or uneven, use a paint treatment to camouflage the damage. Rag or sponge on two complementary colors, to cover the flaws with a shabby-chic or antique look. If your bedroom is small, use a light color on the walls to make it feel more open. A too-large room will feel more cozy with darker walls. - Paint the furniture. Paint isn't just for walls anymore; it's for furniture too. You …show more content…

To this end the bedroom is a perfect place. It should be a cozy, warm and tastefully lit place. Spring is a good time to move a bit of the furniture to update the look of your bedroom. Nowadays too many things in the bedroom are not good enough for modern people! Look at your bedroom with a critical eye. The bedroom could certainly lost everything that is related to work or school - no stacks of to-do work, thick dictionaries, phones, or other items that just happened to make their way into the bedroom. Throw out any excess bedroom furniture, such as a crib or a desk. Do not use your bedroom as a storage site, where you throw in all your dirty stuff quickly, before your mother comes to visit. Throw out all the children's toys, newspapers, bicycles, that old Christmas tree, the cat's sandbox, dogs sleeping basket and be ready to be a new person. After all you spend most of your life in this room, sleeping. How to renew your bedroom Curtains (assuming that your bedroom has a window). Check that the curtains would feel at home, do not put window blinds on a bedroom window, which usually hang in the offices, these kind of curtains are totally un-aesthetical or an old blanket, which may tend to keep out the light of day, but during the night makes the room more chilling. Bedroom curtains should be as soft as a dream,

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