Dust allergy? Don't store things under the bed

Tip #3

One thing Asthma Doc taught us was to NOT store anything under the beds.

He said most beds are very dusty underneath, rarely get vacuumed, and can be a problem for those with dust allergies. And it can trigger asthma attacks.

When was the last time you cleaned anything out from under your bed? Be honest......the last time you moved? And then you were forced to clean it up?
 

Under the bed storage is handy. It's out of the way, you don't trip over anything, and it's a great hiding place. 

But when was the last time you had to retrieve something from under the bed, how was it? Full of dust? Did you sneeze and cough? 

We follow Asthma Doc's instructions and the rule in our house is 'nothing goes under the bed!'  If you look at the graphiic, you can see how easy it is to vacuum under the bed and keep it clean. 

If you have ever woken up with a stuffy nose or itchy eyes, this could be one of the reasons. Or if you wake up sneezing at night, which daughter Kitty does frequently, that could also be from the pile of dust you're sleeping on top of.

When the kids were younger, we used to have a long, shallow plastic box with a lid that went under the bed to store things in. Some companies make special containers that are made to go under the bed. 

So, pick what works for you. If you have a smaller apartment or home, you may have to use the special sized under bed storage box. If you do, make sure you pull it out and vacuum under the bed and keep the lid clean and dust free.

If you have more room, try to not to use the area under the bed for storage. (This was also a tip from Asthma Doctor, so I can blame it on him when the kids complain that there's no space to store things......)

Just one idea to make life a little easier as My life as an Asthma Mom continues-