The winter season brings holidays, delicious food and colder weather. Unfortunately, it also brings various winter allergies with it. However, you don’t have to worry about dealing with these allergies if you are properly prepared. In this blog, the pros at the Freedom Air and Heat tell you a little bit about how to beat winter allergies so you can spend this winter season sneeze-free!
1. Control Humidity Levels
By controlling the humidity levels in your home, you can prevent certain indoor allergens. Humidity can especially be bad for asthma as it can be harder to breathe in, worsen indoor air quality and create an ideal environment for mold and dust mites. In addition, ozone, which is a common air pollutant, can rise with increased humidity. Keep your humidity levels between 30 to 50 percent, so you can breathe easier at home!
2. Vacuum Often
If you are allergic to dust mites, the best way you can beat winter allergies is by vacuuming and dusting often. This way you can ensure your indoor air isn’t riddled with pet dander, dust mites and other allergens. You can try using a vacuum with a HEPA filter, which is especially effective in trapping dust mites as well as other pollutants you might have an allergic reaction to. In addition to vacuuming, you can mop your floor occasionally to really ensure your home is dust free!
3. Proper Ventilation
Poor indoor air quality has been associated with allergic reactions as well as headaches, asthma symptoms and fatigue. To prevent the worsening of indoor air quality, it is important to ensure you have proper ventilation. If you have exhaust fans in your kitchen and bathroom, try to use them often. In addition, there is no harm in opening your windows occasionally for ventilation.
4. Clean Ductwork
The ductwork in your home is an important component of your central heating and cooling system. Warmed or cooled air moves through these ducts and is often inhaled by you and other occupants in your home. That is why it’s important that this air is clean and free of pollutants and allergens. However, if your ductwork is not clean and is covered in dust, dander or mold, it will greatly reduce your indoor air quality. To take care of this problem, you will need the help of reliable, professional HVAC technicians.
5. Clean Sheets
Dust mites and dead skin particles are often nestled comfortably in your bedding and sheets. That’s why it’s important to wash your sheets and bedding in water that is at least 130 F to kill dust mites. To prevent dust mites from accumulating in your bedding in the future, look for allergen-proof bed covers, which are made of tightly woven fabric. This material is much more effective in preventing dust mites from accumulating in your bed!
Beat Winter Allergies with Freedom Air and Heat!
If you want to learn more on how to beat winter allergies this season, get in touch with the pros at Freedom Air and Heat! Call us today at 321-631-6886 or schedule an appointment online!
