Common Allergens Solutions

Increase the flow of outdoor air:

Let your home or building where you work or live breathe. Depending on your environment, this reduces humidity as much
as possible.

Reduce humidity:

This decreases dust mites and mold growth. Air conditioners also help reduce humidity, and can also prevent outdoor allergens.

Turn your air conditioner on recirculating:

Keep your windows and doors closed. This can help reduce outdoor allergens like pollen and mold. Your filters typically need to be changed every 3 months. However, the number of occupants can sometimes shorten or increase the time it needs to be replaced. So always pay attention and keep tabs on it.

Vacuum and cleaning:

Change bedding and vacuum the bed base and mattress weekly. Always use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.

Use synthetic:

Rather than feather and down pillows, the synthetic material will help reduce the presence and infestation level of dust mites.

Avoid mold spores:

Reduce moisture around the bathroom, kitchen, and other areas where there is a lot of water.

Use dehumidifiers:

This helps control humidity levels in case the A/C isn’t working efficiently. This will also reduce both mold spores and dust mites.

Pets:

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pets can be significant asthma triggers because of dead skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva, and hair. Some strategic steps can diminish or eliminate animal allergens at home, such as deep cleaning, including floors and walls, reducing pet exposure in sleeping areas, keeping pets away from upholstered furniture, carpeted areas, and stuffed toys, and keeping pets outdoors as much as possible.

Plants:

Limit the number of plants inside the house or office.

Cockroaches control:

Do not leave food or garbage uncovered. Use poison baits, boric acid, and traps instead of chemicals, as chemicals may irritate your sinuses and asthma.