Clean Air Conditioner Filters, Remove Carpets and Pick Pets Wisely to Control Allergies

The summer is the season for picnics, boat rides, swimming pools and barbeques. It’s also the season, unfortunately, for allergies. Those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies and asthma have trouble enjoying the warm summer months and the beautiful flowers if we are consistently sneezing and wheezing. There are different types of triggers for allergies and it is better to know what these triggers are because once you know you can figure out how to avoid them or how to treat them.

What Are the Different Types of Allergies?

• An allergy to airborne pollen – pollen is contained in such things as grass, plants, flowers and trees.

• Allergies to dust mites – miniscule bugs that can inhabit your carpets, padded furniture, mattresses, sheets, pillows and house dust.

• Allergies to pets – this is triggered by animal dander or fur.

• Mold Allergies – sensitivity to mold, mildew and fungi. This can occur from mold inside or outside of the house.

What Can You Do to Lessen Your Allergies?

Care For Your AC Filters

One thing to do is look to your air conditioner. You rely on your air conditioner to cool your home every day throughout the warm summer months, but many times people neglect replacing air conditioner filters. Your unit may be outfitted with disposable or washable air filters, but whatever kind it has if you replace your air conditioner filters more often it may help alleviate some allergy symptoms. You may want to opt for washable air filters in this case because you can clean them very often throughout the bad allergy season and not have to spend a lot of money on disposables.

Choose Your Pets Wisely

There are pets that are dander free, so when picking out a new pet you can try and adopt one that will not upset your allergies. If you already have a beloved pet, you can limit exposure by only allowing him in certain rooms.

Rethink the Carpet

If your allergies are severe enough, you may want to consider removing carpets in favor of hardwood in rooms that are used most often.