Spring’s warmer weather might be a pleasant change from winter, but it has a downside. Spring allergens make their presence known both indoors and outdoors this time of year, which can lead to sneezing, itchy eyes, and other allergy symptoms. Keep the following in mind for removing these allergens and improving your Lorain home’s indoor air quality (IAQ).
Common Spring Allergens
Fall is known for being ragweed season, but what kinds of allergens should you be aware of in spring? Allergens that tend to be around this time of year include tree pollen and mold. Tree pollen comes from several kinds of trees, including oak, elm, hickory, maple, and ash. Windy conditions can blow pollen around when you’re outside, and you might track these allergens into your home on your shoes and clothes. Mold spores are also around more often during spring. Some types of mold grow outdoors, while others are found inside homes.
Problems with Allergens
When seasonal allergens get into your home, they can lower your IAQ and trigger allergy symptoms. These can range from sneezing and watery eyes to coughing, a runny nose, and headaches. While allergic reactions tend to be mild, they can be more severe for some people, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Removing allergens from your home helps reduce the risk of experiencing allergy symptoms.
Allergen-Removal Tips
How can you get rid of allergens in your home this spring and boost your IAQ? Vacuuming regularly, removing your shoes, and changing clothes when you come in from outdoors helps lower your chance of bringing allergens inside. Running your air conditioner instead of opening your windows can also help, but make sure that your HVAC system has a clean air filter. If it’s been awhile since you’ve changed your filter, put in a new one before using your air conditioner.
If you need help removing spring allergens from your Lorain home to improve your IAQ, contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning today. We can help you have healthy indoor air with fewer allergens around.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area