Itchiness is a general discomfort that is pretty annoying and is usually short-term. However, sometimes it’s more than just an inconvenience. Aggressively scratching the spot can tear your skin or allow bacteria and germs to enter. And oftentimes, we ignore this continuous irritation, which can signal many factors. So here are five ways to eliminate itchiness in your home. Modern condos like Lucerne Grand are radically cleaner than older properties and have sophisticated maintenance and sanitation in place, which naturally keeps itchiness at bay.
Avoid Leaving Any Still Water
Still water acts as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, where they can massively multiply in as short as 7 days. Even small amounts of water are sufficient for these bugs. This is how they maintain a fast-growing population, as they also reproduce in the most unexpected places. So, get rid of any lying water that proves useless or dirty as soon as possible.
Get a Bug Zapper/Fly Killer
Hanging bug zappers or fly killers target pesky flies (And not mosquitoes!) that can cause an itch by biting or simply touching you. It uses artificial light to stimulate a fly’s response to the brightest light, which supposedly is the sky, where it tries to keep its back facing it. This results in the flies going in a continuous loop until, at one point, they get too close and are zapped.
Take a Bath Moderately
How many times you take a bath in a week is significant and depends on your setting and what you do. For example, if you do hard exercises and live in a warm climate, daily showering is recommended, while 2-3 times a week can be enough for less active individuals. When taking a bath, consider using lukewarm (slightly warm) water to maintain your natural oils, which act as barriers against itching. And try to maintain showering durations of 3-5 minutes.
Apply Lotion
Lotion keeps you moist by trapping humid water in your skin. By cooling you off, it protects your nerve endings and fibers, which helps calm down the skin. To further enhance the effects, apply it after around 4 minutes of getting out of the shower to seal in more moisture.
Use Light Clothes
Opting for less heavy clothes traps less heat; therefore, sweating isn’t as induced. Lighter clothes also result in less friction rubbing or hitting against your body, meaning nerves that signal itching will be harder to stimulate.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
