For many of us pollen allergies can ruin our day. While we can’t eliminate pollen allergies, we can take measures against them. Here are a few tips to help make living with allergies easier and turn your home into a safe zone against pollen.
1. Keep up to date with the pollen levels in your area. Check the Pollen.com 4-day forecast.
2. During peak allergy levels, stay inside as much as possible.
3. Keep windows and doors closed. Reduce opening and closing of doors as much as possible.
4. Keep clothing worn outside out of your bedroom. Remember, pollen is easily transported on your clothes.
5. Seal windows with tape to stop infiltration from outside if necessary.
6. Use a high performance air filter in your central air system.
7. Use a room air purifier in your bedroom, play area, or office. Running an air purifier in your bedroom for several hours before bedtime can lead to a more restful nights sleep.
8. Use a mask when walking, performing housekeeping tasks, grooming pets, or working outside.
9. Keep pets outside or bathe them frequently.
10. Reduce early morning activity (5-10am) when pollen is emitted.