5 ways fight spring allergies in your Keller home

Spring is not only a time for renewal around the house, but also for battling pesky allergies. While you can’t stop allergies from happening each spring, there are easy ways to reduce their effects in your Keller home.

Here are 5 ways to fight back:

1. Fight back with asthma and allergy-friendly appliances

Turning your home into an allergy-fighting fortress is key this spring. Look for laundry appliances and air purifier solutions by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). They not only reduce the impact of allergies in your home, but also provide a sleek new look for your spring home refresh.

2. Replace your old throw pillows

If you haven’t done this recently, it’s a good rule of thumb to replace your pillows every two years to keep allergies at bay. Swapping old pillows for new 100% cotton ones are the easiest way to give your living room and bedroom a fresh boost of color and pattern, while also reducing dust and other allergens lurking in old pillows.

3. New bedding

Although you may not see them, your bedding is covered in allergens like dust and pet dander. An easy fix to spruce up your bedroom is through replacing old comforters, blankets and sheets with asthma and allergy friendly solutions. Get rid of the synthetic fabrics, as they can be allergy irritants. Natural fabrics are more asthma and allergy friendly.

4. Replace real flowers with artificial flowers

Although they are beautiful, real flowers can be a mighty allergy instigator. Not to mention they die quickly and smell up the house when they rot. Consider artificial flowers. They will add the pop you look for out of spring colors without bothering the air. They also last much longer.

5. Swap out rugs

Your choice of rug can be the leading cause of your sneezing fits. The materials used to manufacture rugs can sometimes cause an allergic reaction as well as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). The presence of a dog or cat in your home can also aggravate your allergies. When it comes to rugs, your rug ends up collecting pet dander. This dander can also collect pollen and dust, which can all worsen allergies. It is recommended to invest in a vacuum cleaner with a built-in HEPA filter, and to vacuum thoroughly one to two times a week. Also flip area rugs over and vacuum on the back as well as the front. Swap out your current rug for allergy-friendly fibers like sisal, jute, wool or polypropylene.

Following these steps may not cure your allergies altogether, but they will definitely help you breathe easier this spring, and year-round. Making these changes will also give you opportunities to refresh your decor, brightening up the look and feel of your Keller home. 

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