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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2025 Aug 27.
Published in final edited form as: Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2024 Nov 13;25(1):3. doi: 10.1007/s11882-024-01185-3

Table 2:

Recommended interventions for reducing indoor allergens.

Allergen Recommended Interventions
House Dust Mite Frequent vacuuming (at least weekly)
Allergen-proof mattress/pillow covers
Temperature control (humidity)
Cat HEPA filter with maximized avoidance with the animal*
Removal or covering of cloth-upholstered furniture
Weekly vacuuming
Steam cleaning/wet mopping floors
Regular bathing of animals
Pet removal from home (in severe circumstances)
Dog HEPA filter with maximized avoidance with the animal*
Pet removal from home (in severe circumstances) *
Removal or covering of cloth-upholstered furniture
Weekly vacuuming
Steam cleaning/wet mopping floors
Regular bathing of animals
Mouse/Cockroach IPM strategies such as

  1. Low-toxicity pesticides

  2. Timely waste disposal

  3. Home repairs

Additional support:

  • Housing mobility programs

  • Housing regulation committees

  • Pest management services

  • Local resources from health departments or non-profit organizations
*

Denotes first line intervention