This year's allergy season has a chance to be just as bad as last year's, so take the time to allergy proof your home. In part one of our two-part series, we look at a few ways to do so.
1. Visit an allergy specialist
If you're not allergic to pollen, you won't need to close your home's windows. If you're allergic to dogs, you might need to think twice about bringing home that new puppy. All of these, however, are "ifs." The only way to find out what you're allergic to is by visiting an allergy specialist.
2. Keep the windows closed
Opening the windows during peak allergy hours puts a lot of stress on your nasal passages. Along with that brisk, spring air entering your home, allergens will too. Keep the windows closed and use fans or your HVAC system to keep cool and circulate the air.
3. Maintain your HVAC system
While we recommend using an HVAC system during allergy season, we only suggest having one that has been properly cleaned. HVAC filters tend to clog and tear over time, and, once damaged, do a poor job of blocking allergens from entering your home.
4. Change your bedding
If you're allergic to dust, how gross is it to find out that you're likely sleeping in a lot of it each night? Dust mites are a major problem in bedding. To eliminate them, we suggest either cleaning your bed sheets more often or using allergy-free bedding, which you can purchase through Allergy Be Gone.
5. Remove carpets
Carpets are another stronghold for dust, so removing them completely quickly solves that issue.
For more allergy solutions, visit Allergy Be Gone's store for a wide range of allergy control products.
