It’s time for spring cleaning, but this year instead of just sprucing up the home, why not make it a
healthy living space that can help reduce the symptoms of the upcoming pollen-filled months, and
eliminate the "wheezes and sneezes" for the entire family?
Healthy space designer Robin Wilson, president of Robin Wilson Home, who is the ambassador for the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America and has a line of hypoallergenic bedding products at Bed, Bath
& Beyond, offers these tips for taking spring cleaning to the next level:
• In the bathroom, get rid of your vinyl shower curtain because it holds mold more easily and off gases.
Use a nylon curtain instead. Use non-toxic cleansers, and always lower the toilet seat when flushing to
ensure that spraying particles do not land near or on your towels, toothbrushes or soaps.
• For bedding, wash pillow cases once a week, a pillow protector at least once a month and replace
pillows every three years. Cover mattresses with a hypoallergenic cover, wash every two months and make
sure that it is non-toxic without formaldehyde-based fire retardants.
• Use non-VOC paints: The start of spring is a great time to paint a room. Use non-VOC paints in your
home which won’t off gas,