There are many great things that come with spring, including warmer temps and the opportunity to spend additional 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 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 identify a solution.
And while we usually think of the outdoors when it comes to allergy season, allergens can reside within the home. Many homeowners have become increasingly concerned with their indoor air quality and the impact on the home’s occupants. However, while it’s difficult to eliminate 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 once a week.
- 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 entering the home.
Keeping your home clean and reducing the opportunity for dust, pollen and other contaminants to enter the home will go a long way to improving your home comfort. Create a plan so that you can prepare your home and be ready to enjoy the warmer temperatures.
Don’t make this allergy season more difficult 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 additional questions on how to find a solution for the quality of air in your house, give James Heating & A/C, Inc a call at 336-853-6070 to speak with one of our technicians.