Walk into your neighborhood pharmacy, and it’s clear allergy
season is in full bloom. Every end cap features medications to clear your nose
and eyes. There are also lots of small changes we can make in our apartments to
help.
Spring clean
Your mother was right. Spend time cleaning places in your
home where dust rests for a long time.
- Blinds and window coverings. Thoroughly dust your blinds
or wipe them down with a wet cloth. Fabric blinds should be vacuumed.
- Vacuum your rugs and carpets well.
- Vacuum your couches and chairs. Allergens from clothing
may transfer to your couch.
- Dust your ceiling fans. Turning them on after winter will
spray dust all over the room.
- Check for mold in bathrooms and in the kitchen. Treat with
regular cleaners. If you have a larger mold issue, notify your maintenance
staff.
Check your filter and AC
Change your air filter. You can purchase high-quality
filters that will remove more dust and allergens. Your apartment manager may
have new air filters for you to use. Check with your manager to see if you
should change your air filter or if they prefer maintenance staff do this.
Leave windows closed
It can be tempting to sleep with the windows open when the
weather is nice, but pollen and allergens will make their way into your
apartment with an open window.
A little prevention can help manage your allergy symptoms.
Take these steps and you’ll breathe much easier.