Whether you have recently moved, or are just getting ready
for allergy season- these helpful tips may be able to identify some common, and
often overlooked, sources of allergy irritants!
Clean
and disinfect common areas, such as your kitchen and bath. Also be sure to secure and discard food
waste, as bugs can be a common allergy and asthma trigger. In addition, try to minimize the upholstery
and cloth on your furniture if you have very strong allergies, as these tend to
make the symptoms worse! Weekly washing
of bed linens and monthly curtain and blind cleanings will help reduce symptoms, and try to keep pets clean and out of your bedroom during allergy
season.
Ensure proper function of fans, such as your bathroom
ventilation and your range hood. These
will assist in cleaning and removing particles from the air. It also may be necessary to schedule a
professional cleaning of duct work- it is often beneficial after a long winter,
especially if you have pets! My local knowledge and experience
can provide reputable, quality companies to perform these services if a
recommendation is needed. Be sure to keep bath and
area rugs clean, and carpet is less likely to harbor allergens if it is a
shorter style. If you’ve recently
purchased a home with a wood burning fireplace, minimizing use may also
positively impact allergy symptoms.
Each home, in each area can be different! It is possible that something that never was
a bother before, may surface once you have moved. Keep calm and think it through, some of the
obvious solutions are right in front of our noses!
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