| Allergy sufferers everywhere understand the | | | | can help in two ways. In addition to removing the |
| misery that even a mild case of allergies can bring. | | | | dust mites, it stirs them up into the air where a |
| The symptoms are more than an uncomfortable | | | | HEPA air purifier can remove them. |
| nuisance that interferes with life at work and | | | | Pillows and mattresses are dust mite havens. |
| school. People who don't feel well simply don't | | | | Allergen proof covers are available that zip around |
| accomplish as much and they will seek relief in | | | | pillows and mattresses to keep them out. Dust |
| any way they can find it. | | | | mites are also removed by regularly washing |
| Many use antihistamines, but even with their side | | | | linens and towels in hot water. |
| effects, the relief is only temporary. Allergy shots | | | | Mold |
| can help lessen the effects of the allergens but | | | | Mold is a significant problem for people with |
| they are not for everyone. Because people spend | | | | allergies. When mold is seen growing on surfaces, |
| the majority of their time at home, it makes | | | | know that it is floating profusely in the air and |
| sense to keep the home environment free of | | | | being inhaled by everyone in the house. Clean |
| allergens to the highest degree possible. The | | | | mold with a bleach solution and use a HEPA air |
| following tips will help allergy sufferers keep their | | | | purifier to remove the mold particles from the air |
| homes free from allergy causing irritants. | | | | before they can settle and grow in another |
| Dust mites | | | | location. |
| Dust mites are microscopic bugs that can be | | | | Pet Dander |
| found in carpets, sheets, pillows, mattresses, and | | | | Pet dander is another name for the skin cells that |
| upholstered furniture. Dust mites do not cause | | | | an animal sheds. In homes that have pets, it is |
| diseases but they are a common source of | | | | the pet dander shed throughout the house that |
| allergies. Use of a HEPA air purifier can help clear | | | | triggers the allergy, not the pet hair. Not having a |
| the air of these irritants but there are some | | | | pet is the easy answer, but for pet lovers, |
| additional steps that will help. | | | | getting rid of their pets is not an option. Since the |
| If you have carpet throughout the house, | | | | majority of time at home is spent sleeping, many |
| consider replacing it with hardwood floors. Dust | | | | people make their bedroom a pet free zone. |
| mites thrive in the carpets. Hardwood floors are | | | | While this is helpful, dander has a way of traveling |
| much easier to clean and keep the mite problem | | | | through the air to every room in the house. A |
| under control. If removing the carpet is not an | | | | HEPA air purifier in the bedroom effectively |
| option, vacuum at least once a week with a | | | | removes dander from the air, providing a room |
| high-quality vacuum cleaner. Running the vacuum | | | | free of allergens for a healthy night's sleep. |