What can I do to help my indoor air quality during allergy season?

There are a lot of great things that come with spring, including warmer weather and the chance to spend a greater amount of time outside. But one item that can throw a wrench into enjoying the season is the presence of allergens. From runny noses to itchy eyes, seasonal allergies can be an annoyance 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 typically think of the outdoors when it comes to allergy season, allergens can reside 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 decrease 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 without allergy covers
Pillows and bedding you can’t wash in hot water

The AAFA also shares a few steps to help you control allergens in your home.

Put plastic covers on the mattresses and pillows.
Wash your bedding weekly.
Vacuum once or twice during the week.
Cover your garbage cans.
Keep pets out of the bedroom.
Close the windows and doors to keep pollen from getting in 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 increasing your home comfort. Make a checklist so that you can prepare your home and get back to enjoying the warmer temperatures.

Don’t make this allergy season more challenging than it needs to be. If you would like more information on how you can increase your home comfort with purification or filtration systems, or if you have some questions on how to find a solution for the quality of air in your home, give Abilene Air-Tech Inc a call at (325) 692-5850 to speak with one of our technicians.