There are a lot of great things that come with spring, including warmer temps and the ability to spend additional time outside. But one factor that can throw a wrench into enjoying the season is the presence of allergens. From runny noses to itchy eyes, seasonal allergies can be a nuisance to any of your family members. And when you wake up with these symptoms instead of feeling like you’ve had a restful night’s sleep, you’re going to want seek out a solution.
And while we frequently think of the outdoors when it comes to allergy season, allergens can be present within your indoor space. Many homeowners have become increasingly concerned with their indoor air quality and the impact on the home’s occupants. However, while it’s tough to remove those allergens from the outdoors, there are steps you can take to cut these contaminants in your home.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) identifies the following as the main sources of indoor allergens:
- Pets
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Soft furniture
- Stuffed toys
- Bedding
- Damp areas
- Indoor plants
- Mattresses that aren’t in allergy covers
- Pillows and bedding you can’t wash in hot water
The AAFA also provides a few steps to help you reduce allergens in your home.
- Put plastic covers on the mattresses and pillows.
- Wash your bedding weekly.
- Vacuum once or twice a week.
- Cover your garbage cans.
- Keep pets out of the bedroom.
- Close the windows and doors to keep pollen from flowing into the home.
Keeping your home clean and minimizing the opportunity for dust, pollen and other contaminants to enter the home will go a long way to enhancing your home comfort. Make a checklist so that you can prepare your home and soak in the warmer temperatures.
Don’t make this allergy season harder than it needs to be. If you would like further information on how you can enhance your home comfort with purification or filtration systems, or if you have any questions on how to tackle the quality of air in your house, give Tri City Fuel & Heating Co., Inc. a call at 803-265-4208 to speak with one of our experts.