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Allergy-friendly cleaning: How to make your home safe for children and allergy sufferers

A healthy home starts with clean air and clean surroundings – but many cleaning products contain perfumes, preservatives and chemicals that can aggravate allergies and irritate children's skin and respiratory tract. Fortunately, you can create a more allergy-friendly home by choosing the right methods and tools. Here's a guide on how to clean without unnecessary chemicals while protecting both children and allergy sufferers.

Why avoid harsh cleaning agents

Traditional cleaning products can leave residue on floors, tables and fabrics – places where children play and everyone in the family moves around daily. This residue can cause skin irritation, trigger allergic reactions and worsen asthma. At the same time, many cleaning products are harmful to the environment. By choosing chemical-free alternatives, you reduce both the risk of allergies in your home and your carbon footprint.

👉 Tip: By choosing chemical-free alternatives, you reduce both the risk of allergies in your home and your carbon footprint. A good first step is to switch to steam-based cleaning .

Steam as a natural alternative

Steam is an effective and 100% chemical-free alternative to traditional cleaning. Hot steam dissolves dirt, grease and limescale and kills up to 99.9% of bacteria – without the use of detergents. With a steam cleaner like the Rennoa SteamCleaner, you can easily clean floors, tiles, kitchen countertops and bathroom surfaces. This creates an allergy-friendly home where children can play safely without having to worry about chemical residues.

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Cleaning of textiles (mattresses, blankets, teddy bears)

Textiles are hidden gathering places for dust mites, pollen and animal hair – all common causes of allergic reactions. Use the steam cleaner on mattresses, sofas, carpets and curtains to loosen and reduce allergens deep down. Even teddy bears and pillows can be freshened with steam, making it easier to keep your child’s room healthy and free of allergens.

👉 Tip: Use the nozzle with microfiber cap on mattresses, pillows and curtains to achieve even steam distribution.
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The air in the home – ventilation and possibly an air purifier

An allergy-friendly home is not just about clean surfaces, but also about clean air. Air out several times a day to reduce humidity and pollen indoors. During pollen season, you can benefit from supplementing with an air purifier with a HEPA H13 filter, which effectively removes dust, pollen and other microparticles from the air. Place it in the living room or bedroom, where the family spends most time, to achieve the greatest effect.

👉 See also: Comforth Air Purifier – designed to remove pollen and dust from the air.

FAQ: Allergy-friendly steam cleaning

What cleaning products should I avoid with young children?

Avoid products with perfumes, ammonia, chlorine and strong solvents. They can irritate the skin and respiratory tract and leave residue on floors and tables. Instead, choose steam or mild, perfume-free cleaners.

Does steam help against house dust mites?

Yes. Dust mites thrive in textiles such as mattresses, duvets and carpets. Hot steam can reduce dust mite numbers by penetrating the fibres and creating an environment where they cannot survive.

Can steam remove pollen from textiles?

Steam can loosen and remove pollen that has settled in curtains, carpets and furniture. When you steam the surface, the particles are bound in the moisture, making them easier to wipe off with a cloth or vacuum away afterwards.

Can steam replace all household cleaning products?

Steam can replace cleaning agents in many situations, e.g. for floors, tiles, kitchen countertops, mattresses and textiles. However, for very ingrained dirt or special surfaces, a mild cleaning agent may still be necessary as a supplement.

Is steam cleaning safe to use in homes with children?

Yes, steam cleaners are safe to use because they don't leave chemical residue on surfaces that children touch or play on. Just avoid pointing the steam directly at skin or pets as the temperature is very high.

How often should you steam clean textiles to keep allergens down?

For most families, a thorough steam cleaning of mattresses, carpets and sofas every 2–3 months is sufficient. If you have a pollen allergy, dust mite allergy or pets, it may be beneficial to steam clean more often – for example once a month during pollen season.

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