1. Your pillow

Sometimes we place things in the bedroom that harm our health . For example, if it happens that in the morning you wake up with headaches, nasal congestion or sore throat, we have news, it could be that your own bedroom I am making you sick.

 

1. Your pillow

The pillows they can contain bacteria , spores and dust mites, resulting in symptoms of allergies such as sore throat, headache and congestion. These must be replaced at least once a year if they are not washable.

Other symptoms are: stiff neck or shoulder pain. Over time, pillows lose support and form, leaving the head out of alignment with the spine. If your pillow does not return to its original shape after being folded in half, it is time for a replacement.

 

2. The indoor plants

While the indoor plants add a powerful color to the bedroom, and even help to purify the air, but if you tend to water them too much, not only the plants could succumb to rot, but it is also quite likely that the earth It will become the home of spores, which can trigger allergy symptoms.

The solution is simple: water the plants only when the top of the soil is dry, and never let them sit on a tray of water.

 

3. Pets

Your skin is full of allergenic particles such as dandruff, dust, pollen, mold spores and bacteria . Give your pet its own beds and everyone in peace.

 

4. Candles

Yes, they are very romantic, and a great touch of decoration in the bedroom, but if paraffin-scented candles are burned frequently, the side effects might surprise you: they release chemical substances harmful such as benzene and toluene , while the perfume itself is an irritant for people with chemical sensitivity. Try candles made of beeswax or soy wax, and keep them away.

 

5. Cleaning products

You can have the bedroom shining clean, but using cleaning products can mean irritation of the eyes, respiratory problems or headaches. And that is what many of these offer volatile organic compounds and other irritating ingredients.

Instead, use natural cleaning products that are free of harmful chemicals, or even better, use the vinegar to keep the room clean.

 

6. Your mattress

One third of your life is spent on your mattress, and it contains the skin flakes, body fluids, dust mites, bacteria, dust and all the dirt to prove it. Your mattress requires a regular cleaning like the rest of the bedroom. It would also benefit you to protect it with a protective case that is impervious to dust mites, liquids and small particles.

 

7. The carpet

Sure, the carpet is soft and nice on bare feet, making it the most popular choice of flooring for the bedroom. However, on the carpet it clings to every particle of dust, pollen, animal dander and dirt in general from shoes and feet, and can even become a flea home if your pets are infested.

At a minimum, the carpet in the room should be vacuumed weekly and washed with a shampoo every two months.