It’s about that time of year again were we prepare ourselves for the onslaught of Seasonal Allergies. While everyone has different tolerances and reactions to Allergens, a large number of people suffer the most during the spring and summer months, especially here in the Bluegrass state.
While the list changes from year to year, According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Kentucky consistently ranks in the top 4 of the worst states to live with Allergies. If you’re like us, then moving isn’t even an option, so we need to learn to be better prepared to protect against allergens like pollen. We’ve gathered 5 Tips for Home Allergy Relief that will help you get through the Allergy Season without all those trips to the doctor.
#1. Limit your exposure to outside allergens while inside your home.
The best way to do this is to keep the windows and doors closed during the times when allergens are at their highest. Also don’t use fans that pull any air from outside as they are just sucking pollen directly into your home. Another way to keep from bringing allergens into your home is to have your family and guests remove their shoes before entering.
#2. Make sure your Vacuum has a HEPA filter.
If your current vacuum cleaner isn’t equipped with a HEPA filter, then you should consider upgrading to one that does. This is especially true if you suffer from serious season allergies. HEPA filters are designed specifically to trap tiny particles all the down to just 0.3 microns in size. This means that it will filter out more dust, dirt and most important, allergens.
#3. Have your carpet professionally steam cleaned.
The more carpeting your home has, the more likely you are to have more allergens inside. While carpeting gives us comfortable, which is great, it also can act like a sponge to all of the things that are harmful to people with allergies. Dirt, Dust, Pollen and Pet Dander all accumulate in your carpeting, and are released as you walk across it. Having your carpets professionally steamed cleaned will kill off these allergens and remove them completely. We offer high pressure steam cleaning that is designed to remove all allergens from your carpets so you can breath easier at home.
#4. Change the air filters of your heating/air regularly.
While it may sound obvious, it’s still easy to forget to change the air filters of your heating and air unit on a regular basis. During allergy season it’s especially important to change the filters as recommended by the manufacturer, so you’re not introducing more allergens into your home.
#5. Ensure your air ducts are clean.
Your air ducts are the direct source of circulating air that you breath in your home. When air ducts contain allergens and dust, it will disperse those particles all through your house. The best way to make sure your air ducts aren’t a source for allergens is to have them cleaned before dust, dirt and allergens gets a chance to build up. Superior offers Professional Air Duct Cleaning services that can dramatically help to remove harmful allergens from the air your breath inside your home.
