Spring is almost upon us and that means allergens are about to start blowing across the prairie. If you're looking for some ways to keep your allergies under control, consider implementing the following tips:
Control the temperature. Keeping your home around 70 degrees can prevent dust mites and mold from taking hold.
Use a dehumidifier. By reducing dampness, you can keep mold from forming on interior surfaces.
Keep the windows closed. Even when the weather warms up, rely on your air conditioner and fans to keep your home cool.
Upgrade your filter.Using a small-particle or HEPA filter can help remove pollen, dust and spores from the air you breathe. It's important to replace or clean these every month.
Go chemical-free. Instead of using store bought, chemical-based cleaners, consider making your own natural cleaners.
Wash linens, drapes and clothing regularly. This will help remove particulates that are stuck within the fibers.
Completing these tasks will remove a great deal of particles that trigger allergies within your home's environment. Other things you can do include reducing the number of knick-knacks you have, which reduces the amount of things you need to dust. You can also replace carpet and wallpaper with tile, which makes cleaning easier and more efficient.
If you have pets, you'll want to increase their bathing regimen as they'll likely begin shedding more as the weather warms up. It's also a good idea to increase your own bathing routine, so as to remove pollen and dirt as soon as you come indoors.
The team at Air Assurance is happy to share some more ways to prevent allergies in your home. We invite you to contact us to learn more about the ways we're helping our clients keep the air in their home's around Broken Arrow clean and clear.
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