Make Your Home Allergy-Proof in 6 Easy Steps

As we close the windows and hunker down for the winter, the air quality of your home changes. If you or other members of your family suffer from allergies, these changes make you prone to allergy flare-ups. In fact, in some homes, the air indoors is more polluted than the air outside.

Here are some tips on how to improve your home’s air quality and to allergy proof it for the coming season.

  1.    Consider Installing a Whole Home Humidifier

Inevitably, during the winter months, the air in your home becomes drier. Dry air can be a challenge for those with allergies and asthma too. Dry air will inflame respiratory infections like asthma, or coughs associated with colds and flu for that matter. Many allergies suffer skin irritations which will be made worse by dry air. Installing a whole-home humidifier will help restore a lot of that moisture into the air.

  1.    Set Humidifier to a Maximum of 50 %

The humidity level in your home is essential to the air quality. If you set your humidifier for over 50%, the air will be too moist, which will create a ripe environment for mold, dust mites, and bacteria – all things that can create additional problems for those with allergies.

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  1.    Know Which Allergens to Look For Pet Dander, Dust Mites, and Mold

Your home is full of allergens, but you may not even be aware of it. For instance, you’re probably already aware that pet dander can trigger allergies. But did you know that your pet can spark your allergies in other ways? Pets travel from inside to outside, often contacting grass and plant matter, transferring mold spores from the outdoors to your home.

Dust mites will continue to proliferate if you accumulate lots of clutter that gathers dust. Streamline your home and your belongings to reduce your allergy symptoms. Help keep mold out by replacing anything that gets wet. If you have water damage, for instance, replace carpet, flooring, and drywall immediately.

  1.    Vacuum Carpets and Dust Rugs Regularly

Dust mites are present everywhere but can be exacerbated by vacuuming. Clean your filters often to rectify this. Also, invest in a vacuum with a HEPA filter, which can prevent the allergens from dust mites and pet dander from re-entering your air.

  1.    Wash All Bed Sheets Weekly to Getting Rid of Dust Mites

It’s important to wash your bedding on a weekly basis to properly remove dust mites. Set your washer to the hot cycle, and be sure to use enough soap. You need scorching water to eliminate those mites thoroughly

  1.    Reduce Household Mold Even More in the Bathroom

Mold loves to grow in moist environments, like your bathroom. Install a decent ventilation fan, and be sure to run it for 30 minutes after a shower to help funnel out the moist air.

Do you suffer from allergies or maybe just want to improve the overall air quality in your home? Blaize Air in Winston-Salem, NC is here to help call us today at (336) – 788-3322 to talk to one of our trained technicians who can answer your questions.