How do I clean my home for someone with asthma in Nairobi?
Asthma affects a significant proportion of Nairobi’s population — triggered by dust mites, mould spores, cockroach frass, pet dander, and chemical fumes that a poorly maintained home concentrates.
Asthma Trigger Reduction Through Cleaning
- HEPA vacuum weekly – Standard vacuums recirculate fine particles; HEPA traps 99.97% of allergens. This is the single most impactful cleaning change for asthma sufferers.
- Steam clean mattresses and upholstery monthly – Kills dust mites (which trigger 85% of asthma cases) at 55°C without chemicals
- Hard floors over carpets where possible – Hard floors accumulate fewer allergens; if carpets exist, clean fortnightly
- Eliminate mould promptly – Never leave bathroom mould untreated; mould spores are a potent asthma trigger
- Keep humidity below 50% – Dust mites cannot survive below 50% relative humidity
Product Selection for Asthma Households
- Use fragrance-free cleaning products — synthetic fragrances are a common asthma trigger
- Avoid aerosol sprays — use trigger sprays or liquids applied to cloths instead
- Never use bleach in enclosed rooms — the fumes trigger bronchospasm
- Natural alternatives: diluted white vinegar, bicarb soda, and steam are highly effective and safe for asthma households
Asthma-Control Cleaning Package from Bestcare
Our allergen-control package — combining HEPA vacuuming throughout, mattress steam cleaning, carpet extraction, and upholstery treatment — is specifically designed for households with asthma sufferers.
Visit Bestcare Cleaning Services or call 0709004600.