Though flowers stop blooming and the air turns crisper and cooler during the fall months, many allergy sufferers get no reprieve. The only difference is: while the spring season confronts the sneezy masses with sky-high pollen counts, fall comes with its own troublesome allergens to contend with including misery-inducing ragweed, mold and dust mites. Common symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and dark circles under the eyes. To cope with allergies when the leaves start falling off trees,
1. Know your allergy triggers
For example, ragweed is a plant that pollinates toward the end of summer causing what’s commonly referred to as hay fever. To avoid ragweed, it is recommended to wear a protective mask on very windy days when pollen counts may be high. A high-efficiency furnace filter in the heating and air conditioning units of your home can also help capture some of the pollen particles associated with ragweed.
The second common fall allergy trigger is mold. In truth, mold can cause symptoms year round but in autumn, mold spores thrive more when anchored to wet, fallen leaves.
Then of course dust mites cause allergies and while dust mites thrive in warm and humid weather, the allergens in their waste products can get stirred up when you turn on the heat in the fall. To avoid dust mites, regular vacuuming and HEPA air filters in the home are recommended to alleviate symptoms.
1. Think pet dander and fur
Pet dander, as you probably already know, is comprised of dead skin shed by the animals you may have in your home. It is also a source of pet allergies, which affects approximately 40% of people with seasonal allergies. Pet allergies can also be triggered by fur, saliva and urine from pets. In particular, St. Bernards, bulldogs and cats are among the worst offenders when it comes to causing allergic reactions in people. The trick to avoid pet allergies is to consider hypoallergenic breeds like Havanese and Schnauzer. You also need to get rid of pet dander in your home with regular cleaning.
2. Professional carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning
Just like the clothes you wear need regular washing to keep them hygienic, your carpets and upholstered furniture require periodic cleaning to release problematic soils. After all, carpets act as a filter in the home and collect all sorts of dust, grit and soil. Accumulated soil reduces carpet and fabric life. It also increases the risk of allergies, mold and many other potential problems. Regular vacuuming is a necessity to keep your carpets clean but it does not get rid of deep-down dirt or nasty germs. That’s a job for the professionals.
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If you’re looking for a service that you can trust to get out even the toughest, deep-down grime in your carpets, Chem-Dry offers a safe and healthy process that will give you the peace of mind of having a truly refreshed home. After all, promoting healthy households and a sustainable environment is at the forefront of everything we do from our proprietary low-moisture cleaning process to our Chem Dry green certified solutions.
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