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Try to keep all clothes in drawers or close containers and never lying about the room. Enclose wool clothes in plastic zipper bags. Avoid mothballs, insect sprays, tar paper, or camphor.
Use as much as possible plain, simply designed furniture they accumulate less dust. Avoid open bookshelves; they are dust-catchers.
Place hard-to-clean items in closets, drawers, or display cabinets with glass doors.
Try to use wood, leather, vinyl, or rubberized canvas furnitures.
Floor should be able to withstand washing weekly. Install wood, tile, or linoleum flooring.
Use allergen-proof encasings for pillows, mattresses, and box springs. Vacuum all casings frequently.
Do not store anything under the bed.
Try to use washable cotton or synthetic blankets, not fuzzy surfaced ones.
Install roll-up washable cotton or synthetic window shades. Avoid venetian blinds, mini-blinds, and pleated shades.
Keep windows closed, especially during periods of high pollen counts and windy conditions. Grasses, weeds, and trees tend to pollinate during the early morning hours. Sleep with the windows closed
Try to use Dacron or other synthetics for pillows. Avoid feathers or foam rubber, which traps moisture and promotes mold and dust mite growth
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