Allergens | Indoor Air Quality Tips

1. Clean Your Heater

Forced-air heating can blow dust into your home. Make sure to clean the filters regularly to keep dust particles down.

2. Crank the AC

Air conditioning actually dehumidifies the air and filters out pollen. Keep it cranked up in the summer months.

3. Dehumidify

When it’s too cold out for the AC, use a dehumidifier to keep the air dry. This will help prevent the spread of mold.

4. Filter The Air

Use a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. This will help to rid your home of dust and other allergens.

5. Low Tech Tip

Keep bathroom windows open while showering to let out moist air and help prevent mold and mildew. But keep windows closed in other rooms to help make sure outdoor allergens don’t get in.

Man cuddling and petting his dog at home

About Pet Allergies

Even though pet allergies are very common, there are still common misconceptions about what triggers them. Most people think it’s fur, but the major culprit is actually pet dander which comes from the pet’s skin.

Man sneezing while working on a laptop at home.

Why Dust Mites are Bad for Allergies

Dust mites are attracted to fabric and many other surfaces throughout your home. Even though you can’t see them, chances are, they’re all over.

About Mold & Mildew Allergies

If you’re allergic to molds, stay far away from them. Inhaling mold spores can cause symptoms such as sneezing or a runny nose in people who are allergic to them.

Move over Mold

This indoor allergen hides in plenty of unexpected places. Here’s the low down on what to do about it.