Do In Allergens Before They Do You In
There are 35 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies; there are many, many more that suffer from allergies year round.
Symptoms of allergies range the gamut from sneezing, runny noses, itchy throats and eyes to skin rashes.
Fortunately there are some ways to get allergy relief and minimize the effects of them on your health.
There are some other preventive things you can do though to make your home a healthier place.
For example, start by getting rid of drapes and window coverings that are cloth and collect dust.
Less dust, less allergies.
If you can part with your carpet do so, wood floors are easier to keep clean.
Wash your sheets at least weekly and use that HEPA filter as much as you can.
If the pollen (or other allergen count) is very high, you may want to consider wearing a face mask that will block airborne particles, at least around the house.
Symptoms of allergies range the gamut from sneezing, runny noses, itchy throats and eyes to skin rashes.
Fortunately there are some ways to get allergy relief and minimize the effects of them on your health.
- For starters, if you have allergies of any type you should invest in a good quality indoor air purifier.
HEPA air purifiers are a great way to help alleviate symptoms.
These filters catch things like dust, pollen, pet and dander.
They also eliminate viruses, mold spores and bacteria in your home and make your house smell nicer because they remove odors along with smoke and chemical fumes. - You should also wash your sheets and clothes frequently to get rid of pollen and other allergens that can find its way into your home on your clothes from the outside world.
We all know that clothes hung to dry outside on a nice spring day smell great but they also catch all the allergens, so use your clothes dryer. - When you come indoors for the day take a shower to wash off any allergens that may have collected on your body.
- Shampoo your carpets on a regular basis and vacuum at least twice a week, more if you can.
Do not wear your shoes in the house, allergens come in on your shoes and take up residence in your carpets. - On days when you know pollen counts (or whatever you are allergic to) are high stay inside if at all possible with the windows closed and run your air purifier.
There are some other preventive things you can do though to make your home a healthier place.
For example, start by getting rid of drapes and window coverings that are cloth and collect dust.
Less dust, less allergies.
If you can part with your carpet do so, wood floors are easier to keep clean.
Wash your sheets at least weekly and use that HEPA filter as much as you can.
If the pollen (or other allergen count) is very high, you may want to consider wearing a face mask that will block airborne particles, at least around the house.
