Your Allergy Survival Guide

With allergy season in full swing, chances are if you’re allergy-sufferer, you’ve been scratching and sneezing more than usual. But that doesn’t have to be the case - we’ve put together an allergy survival guide to get you through the tough spring season:

1. Stay hydrated
A surefire way to keep allergens at bay is to drink plenty of fluids. And by that, we mean water to boost your electrolytes. When you become dehydrated, you become more at risk for making your allergy symptoms worse, which can become a vicious cycle if you don’t refill your glass often.

2. Vitamin supplements
Researchers have found that vitamins and minerals are linked to decreased allergy symptoms. Vitamin D and Omega 3 are both ideal supplements that have proven to stop the itchy nose and eyes once incorporated into a healthy, well-balanced diet.

3. Swiffer hardwood every day
On hardwood, it gets easy for dust to get blown around. And when dust becomes airborne, allergies can worsen. So reply on your handy Swiffer to mop your hardwood and tile floors daily - all it takes is a few minutes and a few sweeps!

4. Vacuum textiles weeks
It’s also important to take proper care of your textiles, such as your furniture and carpeting. Although having carpet is better for allergy-sufferers (due to the absorbency of dust and other allergens), it’s still beneficial to make sure you remove dust often, especially if you leave the windows open or invite guests over often.

Keep allergies down this season by making it a healthy habit to clean often and keep up with a healthy diet. You will also benefit from taking advantage of our professional cleaning services. At Triple S, we offer carpet, upholstery, tile cleaning, and more. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and are here to help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Getting Rid of Allergens in Your Home

Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means! Pollen will be filling the air and making allergy-sufferers sick once again. Keep your drapes and furniture clean with these professional services. 

Tile Cleaning and Sealing. Whether you have grout, marble, granite, or porcelain floors, constant foot traffic can make allergies worse. By hiring a professional to clean and seal these surfaces, you can get rid of those hard-to-clean dirt marks and tough dust.

Rug Cleaning. Oriental and area rugs need care too! Although rugs don’t carry as much pollen as other textiles do, removing those everyday spills, dust, and unhealthy allergens are key to keeping the air in your home clean, fresh,and bright. Many professional cleaning companies also offer green cleaners to eliminate the use of harsh and unnecessary chemicals in your home.

Fabric Keeper Maintenance. When it comes to hardwood and tile, you can scuff dirt up in the air if you don't clean regularly - that’s where Fabric Keeper Maintenance comes in. This type of professional service will pick up soils and make fabric look and feel cleaner longer.

Keep allergies at bay this Spring by taking advantage of these professional services and vacuuming on a weekly basis. At Triple S, we offer these professional cleaning services and more. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience and are here to help you keep your home looking and feeling Clean, Fresh, & Bright!

Triple S has three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street

Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue

Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

Expert Tips for Allergy Cleaning

Sneezing more often? It’s that time of year again! Allergy season is upon us, which means being outdoors can get uncomfortable. It also means that pollen can easily creep inside our homes. The good news is that a little cleaning in each room can solve the problem. Here are a few expert cleaning tips you can start using now:

  
Bedroom. A third of our lives are spent in the bedroom, so it’s important to start there. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander easily catch onto bedsheets, so make sure you wash them weekly. As for comforters - clean them at least once a month. Allergens collect on your flooring too, so mop hardwood floors weekly and regularly clean your carpets for a good night’s rest!

Bathroom. Warmth and moisture combined create a moldy environment. While a hot shower may feel refreshing, it causes mildew to grow unless we clean frequently. Clean shower stalls and bathtubs weekly, and don’t forget the shower curtains too! Scrubbing away soap scum is the number one way to keep mold and allergens away. 

Kitchen. Prevent allergens in the kitchen by making it a habit to clean a little bit each day, especially if you cook often! For starters, clean food and grease from your stove after each use and soak up spills immediately. Did you know insects can attract allergens? To avoid them, remove the trash daily and clean in and around the fridge. Last but not least, wash your floors weekly.

Living Area. Between carpets, drapery, and furniture, there’s plenty of surfaces to vacuum. When you find that vacuum bags are about half way full, throw them away and replace with a new one. We recommend HEPA filtered vacuums or central vacuum systems that exhaust outside.

Believe it or not, a room with carpets and draperies has better air quality than hard surfaces because textiles act as a sink and hold contaminates until removed by cleaning. However, it’s important to always keep them fresh! Call the cleaning specialists at Triple S! We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue