Did you know that around 40% of UK children now live with allergic conditions such as eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies?
For some children, allergies can develop over time. Children with eczema may be more likely to later develop conditions such as asthma and hay fever, a progression often referred to as the allergic march.
While allergies can be influenced by many factors, indoor allergens are among the most common everyday triggers found within the home.
Where Do Indoor Allergens Build Up?
Common indoor allergens such as dust mites, pet allergens, pollen and mould can accumulate in areas where children spend much of their time, including:
🛏 Bedding and mattresses
🧸 Soft toys
🛋 Carpets and sofas
🏡 Curtains and soft furnishings
Pet allergens can also be found on pet bedding, clothing and surfaces throughout the home, even in rooms where pets spend little time.
Because children often spend many hours sleeping, playing and relaxing indoors, reducing allergen exposure within the home may help create a cleaner, more comfortable environment.
Simple Ways to Reduce Allergens at Home
There are several practical steps families can take to help reduce allergen levels indoors:
✔ Wash bedding regularly
✔ Clean mattresses, carpets and soft furnishings frequently
✔ Wash soft toys where possible
✔ Help reduce damp and mould within the home
✔ Ventilate rooms when pollen counts are lower
✔ Take steps to reduce allergens at the source
Small changes can make a meaningful difference in helping to create a lower-allergen living environment.
Why Early Allergen Management Matters
Children spend a significant amount of time indoors, particularly in bedrooms, playrooms and family living spaces. As a result, they can be exposed to allergens every day without parents even realising it.
Creating a cleaner home environment does not mean striving for perfection. Instead, it is about taking simple, practical steps to help reduce allergen exposure where possible and make the home a more comfortable place for the whole family.
Helping Families Manage Indoor Allergens for Over 25 Years
At Bio-Life International, we have been helping families manage indoor allergens for over 25 years.
Our Allergy UK Approved homecare range is designed to help reduce common household allergens, including dust mites, pet allergens, pollen and mould.
Based on negatively charged surfactants and natural essential oils, our products help remove allergens from the places they commonly build up, including mattresses, bedding, soft furnishings, carpets, laundry, the air and even your pet’s coat.
Our range includes:
✔ AirCleanse® – designed to help reduce airborne allergens
✔ HomeCleanse® – designed for mattresses, bedding and soft furnishings
✔ FabriCleanse® – designed for laundry and carpets
✔ PetAlCleanse® Cat & PetAlCleanse® Dog – designed to help remove pet allergens from your pet’s coat before they can spread around the home
By helping to reduce allergens at the source, our products support allergy sufferers in creating a cleaner, lower-allergen home environment.
For more than 25 years, Bio-Life International has remained committed to helping people live comfortably alongside the allergens that affect everyday life.
Because when it comes to allergies, we believe in treating the cause, not just the symptoms. 💙