Every year, millions of people across the world will struggle with allergy symptoms at least once. Surprisingly, symptoms can be heavily controlled by just making simple changes around the home. If you’re tired of the sneezing, runny nose and congestion, it’s time that you begin allergy-proofing your home.
Keep a Minimal Amount of Upholstered Furniture
Allergens are notorious for building up in fabrics such as those used on upholstered furniture. If you can, opt for wooden or leather furniture for your home, and get rid of any unnecessary furniture that features upholstery. The less upholstered furniture you have, the more you can contribute to keeping allergens at bay.
Regularly Have Your Carpets Cleaned
Allergens are also commonly found in rooms with wall-to-wall carpeting. While vacuuming can help somewhat with allergy symptoms, it often doesn’t target or make a dent in the root of the problem. Having your carpeting professionally cleaned will dramatically help with eliminating allergens from the home, say the experts at Babayan’s.
Adjust Your Air Conditioner or Humidifier
Examine your air conditioner or humidifier, and ensure that it is set to “recirculate.” This will keep the humidity level in the home regulated. If you’re using a humidifier, you should clean its fluid reservoir once every two or three days to prevent the growth of mold.
Cut Down on Moisture
Areas in the home that produce lots of moisture often contribute heavily to allergy symptoms. Keep your kitchen, bathrooms and basement as dry as you possibly can. Take shorter showers, cook meals that produce less steam, and watch for signs of leaking in the basement.
Bathe Pets Once Per Week
If you have a pet, you can significantly reduce airborne dander by bathing him/her at least once per week. Brush the animal outdoors, and ensure that someone who isn’t affected by pet allergens is in charge of cleaning the cage or litter box.
Don’t Leave Doors or Windows Open
Lastly, it seems simple enough, but you should keep doors and windows closed whenever possible. For example, don’t allow the door to hang open while transporting groceries into the home. Outdoor allergens can easily make their way into the home when doors and windows are left open, even if they are protected by screens. If you wish to air out the house by opening windows, do so on days when pollen-activity is at a low.
Making small changes and adjustments in the home can dramatically improve allergy symptoms over time. Targeting the source is always the best plan of action when it comes to eliminating allergens.
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