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    From "Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean"
    episode DQOC-165


    Allergies are mostly irritating, but sometimes they can be harmful. Today we’ll talk about the sources of allergies in your home, how you can reduce them, and the best way to clear the air of any allergy-causing particles.

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    Some airborne particles that cause allergies just irritate us, but others cause reactions that can threaten our health. he one you hear a lot about these days is mold. At least 1,000 species of mold are common in the U. S. Most types of mold are not hazardous to healthy people, but too much exposure to mold may cause or worsen conditions such as asthma, hay fever or other allergies.

    One thing you can do to cut down on the number of allergens in your home is to clean it! Here are the four basic steps to ridding your house of mold:

    • Wear protective clothing and gear when you're cleaning.

    • Make up a bleach-and-water mixture to get rid of mold.

    • Use a sponge to scrub it off, then rinse thoroughly and dry.

    • Get rid of everything you used to clean mold.

    Queen's quick tip: Furniture polish can attract allergy-causing dust and dust mites, so it’s best not to use it.

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