Cleaning for Allergy Relief: 6 Best Practices for a Healthier, Allergen-Free Home

May 21, 2025 Tai Massimilian
Vella staff vacuuming a rug in a Texas home to reduce indoor allergens and dust mites for allergy relief.

Indoor allergies are not just seasonal nuisances but persistent health problems. We spend most of our time indoors, so our indoor environment can significantly affect our health. Dust mites, pet dander, mold, and pollen are just a few of the allergens that can cause allergic reactions. We should develop a regular allergy cleaning routine to reduce allergens and help keep a healthier environment.

In this guide, we will show you six ways you can reduce allergens in the home and achieve a cleaner and more comfortable environment.

Why Allergy Cleaning Is Essential for a Healthy Home

While typical cleaning creates a general level of cleanliness, allergen cleaning specifically addresses allergens that can allow indoor air quality to be compromised. It may be helpful to consider what common indoor allergens are:

  • Dust Mites: Millions of tiny microscopic creatures that can be found throughout bedding and upholstery. 
  • Pet Dander: Small, complicated, tiny skin flakes from animals that cause inhalant allergies and can stay suspended in the air and on surfaces.
  • Mold Spores: Small, microscopic fungi that tend to grow in damp parts of your home; mold releases spores that are sent to the air. 
  • Pollen: The one real outdoor allergen that can enter your home through open windows and doors.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that indoor air could be worse, 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor air. The targeted method of cleaning is imperative to lessen the amounts of these allergens and improve indoor air quality.

#1 Dust Like a Pro: Start from the Top

Effective dusting is important for reducing allergens. You should use microfiber cleaning cloths instead of feather dusters. The latter will suspend dust particles in the air more than capture them. Microfiber cloths capture dust during cleaning to prevent resettling.

You should also start cleaning from the top down; dust shelves and ceiling fans first, and work your way down to table tops and baseboards. Dust still accumulates on baseboards and the corners of vents, and on light fixtures, as well, but do not clean as much. Dust can accumulate enough to make you ill.

Cleaning these areas regularly reduces the allergens in your home.

#2 Vacuum Smarter, Not Just More Often

Vella cleaner vacuuming kitchen floor under stove in Dallas home using HEPA filters to remove allergens effectively.

Vacuuming is required, but we can maximize our vacuuming with appropriate tools. Vacuum cleaners with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters can capture 99.97% of particles, such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander.

The most important areas of a house with respect to traffic are living rooms and bedrooms, so you should vacuum the high-traffic areas at least two times per week. Don’t forget to vacuum your mattress and upholstered furniture at least once per week, as they may contain allergens. Regular vacuuming with HEPA filters will guarantee that allergens are removed from your home.

#3 Wash Bedding and Fabrics Frequently

Bedding can be a breeding ground for dust mites and other allergens. Make sure to wash sheets, pillowcases, and blankets in hot water (at least 130 degrees) each week to kill dust mites. Curtains, rugs, and throw blankets should also be laundered regularly because they collect dust and pet dander, but are often overlooked.

If you want a little more protection, you can use allergen-proof covers on your mattress and pillows, too. The covers act as barriers to prevent dust mites from getting into your bedding. Regular washing and protective measures will help you get a better night’s sleep, too.

#4 Eliminate Mold and Moisture at the Source

Mold loves moisture, so you will find mold where moisture is present. Mold is most common in bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. The following ways can help to reduce the chance of mold growth in your living space:

  • Identify the Problem Areas: Look for leaks, condensation, and poor ventilation that could be causing moisture.
  • Use Natural Cleaners: Both white vinegar and baking soda have properties that aid in the removal of mold effectively.
  • Improve Ventilation: Run exhaust fans and open windows to help reduce humidity. 

Keeping humidity levels inside your home between 30-50% will help to greatly reduce mold growth possibilities, and a dehumidifier can help control moisture to create a less favorable environment for mold to thrive in. 

#5 Choose Hypoallergenic and Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

Collection of Vella’s non-toxic, hypoallergenic cleaning products used in Dallas homes for allergy safe cleaning.

Many traditional cleaning supplies use harsh chemicals that can agitate your respiratory system and trigger allergic reactions. If you choose hypoallergenic and non-toxic cleaners, you can minimize exposure to these irritants. Look for products that are labeled fragrance-free, dye-free, and also free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  

Vella offers a variety of environmentally friendly cleaning products that both minimize allergens and clean your home. Using this type of product creates a safer environment for allergy sufferers.

#6 Set a Consistent Cleaning Schedule (or Hire Professionals)

Maintaining an allergen-free home takes consistency. You want to find or make a schedule to include:

  • Daily: Wipe down all the surfaces & put stuff away, and deal with spills immediately. 
  • Weekly: Dust, vacuum, & wash the bedding. 
  • Monthly: Clean the vents, wash the drapes, & isolate and inspect for mold. 

If you are struggling to keep up, consider professional cleaners. Vella’s professional cleaners use allergy-safe products and practices to clean your home and keep it healthy. Book a cleaning with Vella to get the benefits of a professionally cleaned, allergen-free home. We offer our services across Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth. 

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Cleaning for allergies isn’t just simple cleaning; it is creating a healthy home where the air is easy to breathe. Cleaning smart through applying the steps above, such as smart dusting, vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum, frequently washing fabrics, and managing mold growth, lowers allergens in the home and improves the quality of indoor air. The steps above may seem simple, but they have powerful results for people who suffer from allergies. When people choose to make small changes consistently, we take their space from an allergen haze to a haven with no allergens. 

If you find it difficult to keep up, Vella’s professional cleaners will clean allergens consistently using eco-friendly products, so you don’t have to worry. Book a cleaning today, and we will tackle the difficult parts. A healthier, sneeze-free home is only a few steps away. Let us help you!