How to Prepare a Guestroom for Guests Who Have Allergies
Start by not allowing the animals in the guest room at least a week in advance of the visit., Avoid using air fresheners or perfumes in the room., Vacuum and dust inside the closet., Remove any stuffed animals, throw pillows or similar objects that...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start by not allowing the animals in the guest room at least a week in advance of the visit.
Air out the room instead
- open the windows and turn on the fan while you're stripping the bed and washing the bedding. , Place any linens or clothing stored in that closet into large plastic bags. ,, A vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment can be an excellent tool for this job. , Spray the carpet with an odor eliminating spray (Any brand of spray intended to remove odors and most carpet deodorizing powders would work fine) Note:
Skip this step if your guest is allergic to perfumes of any sort. (Febreeze also makes an allergen reducing spray.) , Larger throw rugs will have to suffice with vacuuming, flipping them upside down, and vacuuming again. ,, Launder the drapery if necessary. ,, Sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, bedspread, blankets, bed skirt, mattress covers, etc.
Use a laundromat if you've got an extra large blanket that needs washing, as laundromats generally have large machines that can handle blankets. ,,, Arrange for a room or two to remain as a "Pet Zone".
This gives family members interaction points with pets and yet leaves the main living spaces reasonably allergen free. , -
Step 2: Avoid using air fresheners or perfumes in the room.
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Step 3: Vacuum and dust inside the closet.
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Step 4: Remove any stuffed animals
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Step 5: throw pillows or similar objects that serve as dust receptacles from the room.
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Step 6: Thoroughly dust the room furniture and windowsills.
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Step 7: Vacuum any carpet or throw rugs thoroughly.
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Step 8: Vacuum and launder any smaller throw rugs.
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Step 9: Sweep and mop hard floors carefully.
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Step 10: Vacuum any dust from any drapery.
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Step 11: Carefully vacuum and dust throughout the house.
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Step 12: Strip and launder the bedding... Everything besides the mattress itself should be laundered.
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Step 13: Launder any polyfill pillows and replace any feather pillows with laundered pillows that do not utilize organic stuffing materials.
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Step 14: Replace the (now clean) bedding on the bed and turn down the covers.
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Step 15: Restrict the pet's movement around the home.
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Step 16: knowing you've done your best to make your guest's stay as comfortable as possible.
Detailed Guide
Air out the room instead
- open the windows and turn on the fan while you're stripping the bed and washing the bedding. , Place any linens or clothing stored in that closet into large plastic bags. ,, A vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment can be an excellent tool for this job. , Spray the carpet with an odor eliminating spray (Any brand of spray intended to remove odors and most carpet deodorizing powders would work fine) Note:
Skip this step if your guest is allergic to perfumes of any sort. (Febreeze also makes an allergen reducing spray.) , Larger throw rugs will have to suffice with vacuuming, flipping them upside down, and vacuuming again. ,, Launder the drapery if necessary. ,, Sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, bedspread, blankets, bed skirt, mattress covers, etc.
Use a laundromat if you've got an extra large blanket that needs washing, as laundromats generally have large machines that can handle blankets. ,,, Arrange for a room or two to remain as a "Pet Zone".
This gives family members interaction points with pets and yet leaves the main living spaces reasonably allergen free. ,
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