House dust collects on every item in the home, including mattresses, upholstered furniture, clothes, rugs, drapes, and stuffed animals. Store ordinary toys, dolls, and play equipment outside the bedroom or in the closet. Keep the bedroom closet door closed. Vacuum the closet floor often. Store only in-season clothes in the closet.
Bare floors are ideal.
Carpeting can be tolerated if you vacuum frequently and thoroughly. Ideally, you should vacuum and dust early every day to let dust settle before nap or bedtime. Be sure to clean under the furniture and in the closet. Mattresses and box springs should be encased in allergen-proof coverings. Zippers or openings should be taped.