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Know How to Get Rid of Allergens in Your Home This Spring

By Angie Lyczkowski | Published: April 6, 2021

While you may consider your home a safe haven against outdoor allergens, pollutants like mold, dust mites, pet dander, and pollen can make your life miserable indoors. Keep reading to learn how to get rid of allergens in your home and how to stop them from coming back.

Control Temperature and Humidity

Heat and humidity make your home a breeding ground for allergens like mold and dust mites. Keep your home’s temperature between 68 and 72 degrees and the indoor humidity levels below 50%. Running your air conditioner in warm weather with your windows and doors closed helps you reduce humidity and allergens. This is just one tip for how to get rid of allergens in your home.

Change Your Filters

The paper filters commonly used in HVAC systems only capture dust and other large particles, allowing mold, bacteria, some types of pollen, and other smaller particles to slip through their fibers. Switch to air filters that can capture smaller particles, such as HEPA filters. Be sure to replace the filters regularly as yet another way for how to get rid of allergens in your home.

Vacuum at Least Once a Week

Vacuuming your home once or twice every week helps keep indoor allergens low. Poor-quality vacuums add dust to your home’s air. Look for certified asthma- and allergy-friendly vacuum cleaners. These have been tested and proven to not put allergens back into your home’s air. Use a damp cloth to clean surfaces like windowsills, window frames, and the top of your doors.

Reduce Mold

To reduce mold, you’ll need to lower the moisture levels around the kitchen, bathroom, and other places that usually have a lot of water. Here are some steps you can take:

  • Fix any water leaks as soon as possible.
  • Invest in humidity monitors.
  • Run dehumidifiers to reduce moisture levels.
  • Don’t run showers for long before bathing.
  • Only keep a few houseplants.
  • Clean moldy surfaces immediately. Clean the surfaces every week to prevent the mold from returning.

Leaving allergens unattended can worsen your allergy symptoms over time. Therefore, keep learning how to get rid of allergens in your home. Contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning for top-quality heating, cooling, and indoor air-quality solutions in the Lorain area.

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