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"  Spring can be a tough season for asthma sufferers. Even though you may not be able to control Mother Nature&amp;#039;s role in allergy-induced asthma attacks, you can control the asthma triggers in your home. Asmtha Trigger #1: Dust Mites Solution: Wash sheets, blankets, and pet bedding weekly in hot water and dry completely in a dryer. If you&amp;#039;d rather not use hot water, place the items in the dryer first on high heat. The extreme temperature will kill the dust mites. Then wash the linens to remove the dust mite matter and return the bedding to the dryer. Before placing fresh sheets on the bed, use allergy-proof pillow and mattress protectors to prevent dust mites from thriving. Plush toys are also hiding spots for dust mites, so don&amp;#039;t forget to give them a washing. For non-washable plush items, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute has tips on how to remove dust mites from them. Asthma Trigger #2: Pet Dander Solution: If possible, keep your pet outdoors, or at least keep them out of the bedroom and other places in your home where you spend a great deal of time. To cut down on the amount of pet hair on your furniture, the Scotch Fur Fighter, one of our 2009 VIP Award winners. Another option is to use Clorox Anywhere Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray on soft surfaces. This cleaner is formulated to breakdown pet dander, which causes the allergen to be inactive. Asthma Trigger #3: Cockroaches Solution: Cockroaches and other pests are in search of food and water, so store food in airtight containers. Since you wouldn&amp;#039;t leave your leftovers out overnight, don&amp;#039;t leave your pet&amp;#039;s leftovers out in their bowls. Also store their food in containers for the next day. In addition, keep countertops, tables, and floors clean. If cockroaches have already attacked your home, Heloise has a way to get rid of them with two ingredients. Asthma Trigger #4: Mold Solution: Deter mold growth by repairing water leaks and keeping rooms well ventilated. Besides checking for mold in bathrooms and basement, mold can grow on houseplant soil. Keep this mold to minimum by making sure that sunlight not only falls on the plant but also on the dirt. For hard surfaces, remove mold with soap and water or a bleach solution of 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon water (Caution: Never mix bleach with ammonia or household cleaners). If the mold covers a large area, call a professional to remove it. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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