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Allergy cleaning in Croydon
An allergy clean is a thorough deep clean focused on removing the most common indoor allergy triggers, such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen and mould, from every level of a room, including mattresses, carpets, soft furnishings and the places ordinary cleaning misses.
Croydon is one of London’s most populous boroughs, with high-rise flats around the town centre, Victorian terraces in Thornton Heath, South Norwood and Norbury, and larger family homes in Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead and Selsdon. Many homes are rented, and people move often, so a common request is a thorough allergy clean before moving in, especially for a family member with asthma or allergies.
A cleaning service, not a medical treatment
Cleaning can reduce allergens in your home, but it doesn’t replace medical care. If you or your child has asthma or severe allergies, keep following your GP’s or asthma nurse’s advice.
The allergy triggers we target
Dust mites
Tiny creatures that live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, sofas and soft toys. Their droppings are one of the most common indoor allergy triggers.
What we do: Vacuum mattresses, carpets and upholstery with a HEPA-filter vacuum, and damp-wipe surfaces so dust isn’t stirred into the air.
Pet dander
Tiny flakes of skin from cats, dogs and other pets. It’s light and sticky, so it settles on carpets, sofas, walls and curtains, and lingers.
What we do: Remove pet hair and dander from carpets, upholstery, skirting, walls, stairs and under furniture.
Pollen
Brought indoors on clothes, hair, pets and through open windows, mainly in spring and summer.
What we do: Clean window sills, frames, curtains, soft furnishings and entrances where pollen settles.
Mould
Grows where there’s damp and condensation, such as bathrooms, window frames, cold walls and behind furniture, and releases spores into the air.
What we do: Clean visible surface mould from washable surfaces, and tell you where damp needs fixing.
Homes we help in Croydon
Moving into a rented home
A full allergy clean before you unpack, so you start with a fresh, dust-free home.
Landlords preparing a property
Allergy cleans for tenants with asthma or allergies, before they move in.
Flats and new-build blocks
Dust removed from vents, grilles, skirting and every surface in town-centre flats.
Family homes
Carpets, mattresses, sofas and curtains cleaned to reduce dust mites and pet dander.
Before you move into a rented home
A previous tenant’s pets, smoking, dust and mould can stay behind in carpets, curtains and surfaces. If you or your child has allergies or asthma, ask the landlord or agent if you can book an allergy clean before you move in, while the home is empty. It’s quicker, more thorough, and means nothing needs moving.
What our allergy clean includes
- High and low dusting: tops of wardrobes, door frames, picture rails, light fittings, skirting boards and behind radiators.
- HEPA-filter vacuuming: carpets, rugs, mattresses, sofas, curtains and under beds and furniture, so dust isn’t blown back into the room.
- Damp-wiping hard surfaces: so dust is picked up, not spread around.
- Carpet and upholstery deep cleaning: where needed, to remove dust, dander and allergens from deep in the fibres.
- Vents, grilles and extractor fans: dust removed from the covers and surrounding surfaces.
- Surface mould: cleaned from washable surfaces such as tiles, sealed paint, window frames and sills.
- Fragrance-free products: on request, for anyone sensitive to scents or chemicals.
We work from the top of each room down, so dust falls onto surfaces we haven’t cleaned yet, not ones we have.
How it works
- Tell us about your homeCall or send an enquiry. We ask about the allergies, any sensitivities to products, pets, and the rooms that matter most.
- Fixed quote in writingYou get a free, fixed price before anything is booked.
- A time that suits youWe can work evenings and weekends, and we suggest anyone with allergies stays out during the clean.
- Top-to-bottom cleanHigh and low dusting, HEPA-filter vacuuming, damp-wiping and deep cleaning where needed.
- Handover and tipsWe show you what we’ve done and share simple ways to keep allergens down.
- ReceiptYou get an itemised receipt of the work.
Keeping allergens down after the clean
These steps, based on NHS advice on house dust mites, help keep the benefit going between cleans:
| Area | What helps |
|---|---|
| Bedding | Wash sheets and pillowcases at 60°C, which kills dust mites. Cooler washes only partly do. |
| Dusting | Damp-dust each room at least once a week, so dust is picked up, not spread. |
| Vacuuming | Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, and if possible have someone without the allergy do it. |
| Air and humidity | Ventilate rooms and use extractor fans. If needed, a dehumidifier can keep humidity at 30 to 50%. |
| Soft toys | Keep bedside soft toys to a minimum. Wash them hot, or freeze them for 12 hours if they can’t be washed. |
| Pets | Keep pets out of bedrooms. |
Source: NHS: Dust mites in your home.
Areas and postcodes we cover in Croydon
Areas
Croydon town centre, East Croydon, West Croydon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, Selsdon, Sanderstead, Purley, Coulsdon, Kenley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Selhurst, Waddon and New Addington
Postcodes
CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE25 and parts of SE19 and SW16
Useful links
NHS: Allergic rhinitis, Asthma + Lung UK and Croydon Council.
Allergy cleaning in Croydon: FAQs
Do you cover all of Croydon?
Yes. We cover the whole borough, including Croydon town centre, East Croydon, West Croydon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, Selsdon, Sanderstead, Purley, Coulsdon, Kenley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Selhurst, Waddon and New Addington.
What is an allergy clean?
An allergy clean is a thorough deep clean focused on removing common indoor allergy triggers, such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen and mould, from every level of a room, including mattresses, carpets, soft furnishings and hard-to-reach surfaces.
Will an allergy clean cure my allergies or asthma?
No. Cleaning reduces the allergens in your home, but it isn’t a medical treatment. Keep following your GP’s or asthma nurse’s advice, and keep taking any medication you’ve been prescribed.
Should the person with allergies stay out during the clean?
We recommend it. Cleaning can disturb dust before it’s removed, so it’s best if anyone with allergies or asthma is out during the clean and for a short while afterwards.
Do you use fragrance-free products?
Yes, on request. Tell us about any sensitivities to scents or chemicals when you book, and we’ll plan the products around them.
Can you clean before we move into a rental?
Yes. An empty home is the easiest to clean thoroughly. Tell us the moving date and who can give access, whether that’s you, the landlord or the letting agent.
How often should I have an allergy clean?
It depends on the home and the allergies. Many people book a deep allergy clean once, then keep up with weekly damp dusting and vacuuming, with another deep clean each season or before hay fever starts.
How much does it cost?
We give you a fixed price in writing after finding out about the home, the rooms and what’s needed. The quote is free.
Book an allergy clean in Croydon
Tell us about your home and the allergies you’re dealing with, and we’ll give you a free, fixed quote.