Timely Tips
Most dirt comes from your shoes. This includes pesticides, lead based paint in the soil and other contaminants that could trigger your allergy. Try instilling a no-shoes-indoor policy.
To reduce mold, keep humidity low, use a dehumidifier, or clean with anti-mold cleaners.
Regularly clean the base of your fridge, which is haven for decaying food, insects, dust and mold.
Avoid using window fans that draw mold and pollens into the house.
You can plan your vacations during pollen season, but stick to places where pollen count is low — like the beach.
During pollen season, do not dry clothes and bedding outside on a clothesline where pollen and mold could stick to them.
To minimize allergens during pollen season, wash your hair before going to bed.
Contrary to popular belief, an animal’s fur is not an allergen. The real culprit is the pet dander (the scales and skin they shed).