Article: Dry vacuuming will not pick up dust mites from your carpets. Whenever possible, steam clean the carpets in your home. The heat from the steam will kill the dust mites, making steam cleaning a highly effective method. Steam clean your carpets and furniture at least 3 times per year. Making sure your house is as dust-free as possible will help you keep dust mite populations at bay. Dry mopping or cleaning with a dry rag will only stir up dust and other allergens. Instead use a wet mop or rag to remove dust from your home. Dust and mop your home at least once per week. Try using a vacuum that has a HEPA filter. You can also use a vacuum with a double-layered microfilter bag. These types of filters trap particles that might otherwise pass through a vacuum cleaner's exhaust. Vacuum your home weekly, or more often in high traffic areas. Once a week wash all of your bedding in water that is at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit or 55 degrees Celsius. The hot water will kill any dust mites that might be living on your bedding. If you have wool or feathered bedding that cannot be washed, replace it with synthetic items that are machine washable. Ascaricides are a type of chemical that is sometimes used to kill dust mites. Many experts, however, argue chemicals are not effective enough to justify the expense and hassle of using them.
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Steam clean carpets and furniture. Remove dust with a damp mop or rag. Vacuum with a HEPA filter or double-layered microfilter bag. Wash your bedding weekly with hot water. Exercise caution with chemicals.
Article: To prevent paint from spilling or splattering where you don't want it, remove any furniture and other items from the room before you begin painting. If there are items that are too large or awkward to be removed, arrange them in the center of the room and cover them with a sheet, tarp, plastic cover, or drop cloth to protect them. Electrical outlet covers, light switch plates, vents, and other items that are affixed to the wall should also be removed before painting, as you don't want to have to worry about splatter or having to paint around them. Most vent, light, and plug covers are fastened with one or two screws, and can be removed with a screwdriver. Put a small piece of tape over the outlet and switch or paint could spatter here. Tape the screws to the back of each fixture to avoid losing them or mixing them up. Unless you are redoing your floor after painting, cover the floor with a drop cloth, tarp, or plastic painter's sheet before you begin. Pay special attention to the areas closest to the walls you will be painting. Canvas tarp is preferred because plastic on flooring can sometimes become slippery. Lay the sheet down as flat as possible and pull it taut so that it doesn't become a tripping hazard. Use masking tape or painter's tape to secure the sheet in place. This is important because you want to give the paint a fresh surface to stick to. Using 150-grit sandpaper, sand the areas you will be painting. Then, fill a small bucket with warm water and use it to dampen a course-grit sanding sponge. Go over the walls with the sponge, adding water as necessary. When you have sanded the walls, get a fresh bucket of water and a clean sponge to wipe the walls down and remove dirt and dust. Add a bit of dish soap to the water if the walls are dirty. Allow the walls to dry, and when everything is dry, vacuum up any leftover dust and dirt from the walls and baseboards. When sanding, it's a good idea to wear a protective mask and safety glasses to prevent dust from getting into your mouth, nose, and eyes.
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Remove furniture from the room. Remove covers and plates from the walls. Protect the floor. Sand and clean the walls.
Article: You may want to keep track of foods and beverages that cause you any problems. Write down the foods you eat and see how you feel about 1 hour of eating. If the food you ate an hour ago is bothering you, you should eliminate that from your diet. Commonly reported hyperacidity triggers include: Citrus fruit Caffeinated beverages Chocolate Tomatoes Garlic, onions Alcohol Note: Most of these foods have not been studied enough to make a definitive claim. It's more important to find out what triggers your symptoms than to avoid this exact list. If your bed allows for it, raise the head of it by 6 to 8 inches. Gravity will keep the acid in your stomach. Don't just pile up pillows, though. These tend to bend your neck and body in such a way that increases the pressure. It will make the hyperacidity worse. If you're carrying extra weight, losing weight may reduce some of the pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter, keeping stomach acid from leaking through. However, you may not need to lose weight, so check with your doctor before attempting to do so. Then, eat a healthy diet based on fresh produce and lean protein and exercise for 30 minutes per day. Decrease the amount of food you eat at any one time. This may reduce the amount of stress and pressure on your stomach. Switching to smaller plates and bowls may help because it tricks your mind into thinking you're eating more food than you really are. Chew each bite several times, then swallow before taking another bite. This helps your stomach digest food more easily and quickly, leaving less food in the stomach adding pressure on the LES. You can also slow yourself down by putting your fork down between bites. Pressure will increase the discomfort of hyperacidity. You can experience excess pressure because of hiatal hernias (when the upper part of the stomach moves above the diaphragm), pregnancy, constipation, or being overweight. Don't wear clothes that constrict your stomach or abdomen.
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Avoid foods and drinks that trigger your symptoms. Raise the head of your bed if symptoms interfere with sleep. Ask your doctor if you could benefit from losing weight. Eat smaller meals so you don't get too full. Eat slowly to improve your digestion. Check that your stomach isn't under undue pressure.