April 26th, 2017 9:09 PM by Dan Howard
Stop the allergens before they make their way into your home.
· Use doormats to trap allergens
· Keep windows closed when you or the neighbors cut the grass
· Make sure you have good window screens if you open the windows
· Take shoes off at the door
· Do not smoke indoors
Reduce the allergens that are created indoors
· Don’t bring dirty or dusty items into the home
· Repair any leaks. That includes plumbing, roof, basement or any other leaks
· Do not bring moldy furniture, boxes or other contents into the home
· Carefully carry dusty attic, garage or other stored items to the exterior and clean surfaces before bringing into your home
Avoid circulating allergens
· Wipe dusty areas with damp rags avoiding stirring up dust
· Use sweepers with HEPA filters, not traditional bagged sweepers
· Wash bedding often
· Dry furnishings, linens, carpets if they get wet to avoid mold
· Keep throw rugs cleaned
· Clean or change furnace filters often
· Clean air conditioner drip pans and screens often
· Clean the drip tray under refrigerators and freezers
Control indoor humidity
· Use kitchen and bath fans
· Vent these fans to the exterior, not the attic or other indoor area
· Dehumidify all areas of the home to no more than 45% relative humidity
· Run air conditioners or dehumidifiers when you are away.
· You want to maintain low humidity conditions in the hone even when you are away.