Distinguish cleaning from allergy treatment
With a dust mite allergy, the aim is to reduce contact with allergens. Cleaning alone cannot make a home mite-free or allergen-free and does not replace medical treatment. Discuss symptoms and suitable measures with a healthcare professional.
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Regular Ventilation and Vacuuming
Ventilate regularly and monitor humidity. The Swiss Allergy Centre recommends a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Check that your machine supports it and maintain filters and bags as instructed. Vacuum accessible floors and suitable textiles without moving heavy furniture alone.
Damp Wiping Instead of Dry Dusting
Wipe compatible surfaces with a lightly damp soft cloth. Work from top to bottom and change dirty cloths. Material care still matters: do not soak delicate wood or electronics.
Clean Bedding and Textiles
For dust mite allergy, the FOPH recommends mite-proof covers and frequent washing of suitable bedding at 60°C. Follow care labels and discuss alternatives for fabrics that cannot tolerate this. Allergens are not living organisms: washing aims to remove residues, not “kill allergens”.
Less is More: Reduce Dust Collectors
Keep frequently used surfaces clear so they are easy to clean. Review which washable textiles you need. A manageable plan for bedroom, floors and bedding is more useful than a promise of a completely allergen-free apartment.
Routine cleaning with clear arrangements
Share relevant product and material instructions in advance and provide the agreed vacuum with a suitable, maintained filter. PUTZIO offers routine apartment cleaning, not allergy treatment, mite remediation or a promise of symptom relief.
PUTZIO offers routine apartment cleaning at CHF 40 per hour in supported municipalities. The cleaner brings cleaning products at no extra charge; you provide a vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket when needed. Agree on the priority tasks for the time booked.
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