6 Spring Cleaning Tips to Reduce Allergens at Home | Bahamas Real Estate

Spring is here!
What can be a wonderful time for many, can also be a nightmare for allergy sufferers. So if that springtime burst of pollen leaves you sneezing, wheezing and wiping your nose well into summer, know that you can help ease your suffering. And I’m not talking about equipping yourself with the most potent antihistamines, but a few things you can do around the house to lower your indoor pollen count. Here are 6 spring cleaning tips to reduce allergens at home.

1 Get an air purifier

An air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from the air in a room. According to Dr. Christopher Thompson, a surgeon specializing in allergies at the Texan Allergy & Sinus Center, air purifiers can eliminate 99% of allergens in the air inside your home.
If you have an air purifier already, remember to change or clean filters regularly. At least every 3 – 6 months.

2 Clean overlooked places

Windowsills, tops of door frames, lamp shades, under beds, upper cabinets, bookshelves, etc. I’m talking about the REAL Spring Cleaning. These are the spaces that dust and pollen collect and are forgotten.

3 Change or wash you’re A/C filters

Not only are you keeping cooling cost down by changing the air filters regularly. But maintaining your a/c system will help clean the pollen out of the air effectively. In this post, ‘The Secret To Avoiding Cooling System Breakdowns,’ I show you several simple maintenance procedures you can perform yourself.

4 Change your clothes and take a bath as soon as your home

Pollen sticks to our skin, hair, and clothes so not changing and washing means you’re carrying the dust around with you.
Also, frequently clean the entryway and wash doormats.

5 Wipe off your pets

Yup, pollen loves animal hair and paws too. You don’t need to bath your pet, but you can get some pets wipes.

6 Fewer Guests

You could invest in one of these,

But, I know you would still want your family and friends to like you.
However, for your health, it’s a good idea to cut down on the amount of pollen carrying guest.
Or, you can ask your guest to leave sweaters and shoes at the door.