Five Ways to Avoid Allergy Triggers at Home
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One of the best ways to control your allergy symptoms is to keep your home free of common allergy triggers. Here are five strategies to help.
Improve Your Air Quality
- Keep windows closed and use air conditioning (fans can stir up dust).
- Filter the air from air conditioning and heating vents with HEPA filters.
- Clean your air filters frequently and your air ducts once a year.
- Use a dehumidifier (especially in basements) to keep humidity below 50% and prevent mold growth.
- Don't allow tobacco smoke in the house.
Avoid Allergen Hotbeds
When you can, try to stay out of allergen-heavy areas like:
- Basements
- Crawl spaces
- Garages
- Barns
- Compost heaps
Use a mask if you have to go into those places for extended periods of time.
Keep It Clean
- Vacuum frequently.
- Wash bed linens and towels in hot water (at least 130°F)
- Put laundry in the dryer right away
- Don't hang laundry outside to dry where it can collect pollen
- Wear a mask and gloves when cleaning, vacuuming or painting to limit dust and chemical exposure
Allergy-Free Decorating
- Avoid Venetian blinds and curtains that can't be washed
- Don’t store firewood indoors
- Remember that carpeting, throw rugs and indoor plants can also trigger allergies
Pets
- Keep pets outside as much as possible — and especially keep them out of the bedroom
- Brush pets outside to remove loose hair, dander and other allergens
- Have someone else tend to litter or cages
- Have someone else wash your pet weekly to reduce dander
- Consider using an air filtration system
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