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Allergies and The Living Room

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Ventilation

This is often underestimated in homes. You can't beat natural airflow from open windows and doors. Seasonal problems with pollens and grasses could effect some individuals here - so pick you time to do this.

Walls

Keep wall as flush as possible as decorative trim muldings, and textured wallpapers are dust catchers. A smooth washable paint finish is ideal. If you already have a collection of dado rails, picture rails, large moulded skirtings etc - get out a damp cloth and keep them dust free.

Furniture

Another home for dust mites. When purchasing or recovering your sofas or chairs select a fabric in which dust mites cannot colonise eg leather or vinyl.

If you have existing furniture that is not finished in these products - vacuum frequently to remove some of the mite allergen - it won't remove the live mites but you'll feel like you've given it your best shot.

Try using throws of chairs and couches as these can be readily washed to remove mites and allergens.
Cane or Rattan furniture avoid, as it is a nightmare to clean and keep free of dust.