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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Four things in your house that could be making you ill
Caption: Four things in your house that could be making you ill. Alastair Lockwood, an eye health specialist and ophthalmologist at Feel Good Contacts, has listed several irritants that could be impacting your health and what you can do about them. Household products Avoid using any products that may provoke your allergies, harsh cleaning products or even cosmetics. ”Did you know that eye allergies can be caused by certain beauty products, makeup, and eye drops? Eye brighteners for cosmetic purposes and artificial tears to help with dry eyes can cause irritations.” He advises that you "test products" and "read product labels" before committing to them. Dust mites There are many measures that you can take to keep these pests at bay but it is impossible to completely clear a house of dust mites.” "Hard wood floors are easier to rid dust then carpets. For hard wood floors use a damp mop rather than dry dusting as this will be more effective in limiting exposure. If removing a carpeted floor is not possible, then it's important to vacuum the carpet regularly.” Mould If mould is an irritant then you can get rid of it in the home by minimising damp and keeping areas where mould may appear extra clean. ”Investing in a HEPA filter for your air conditioner can help to trap any mould spores that may irritate your eyes. You can also purchase air purifiers with an allergy trapping filter for your heating/cooling system.” Pets If your cat, dog or hamster is causing you allergies and re-homing your pet is not an option then confine your pet to certain parts of the house and do not allow them in the bedroom so that you are not exposed to pet dander while you sleep. ”If possible, remove carpets and rugs where your pet is kept. Replace these carpeted floors with a hard floor; these are easier to keep free from pet dander.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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