Simple Steps
to Clean ​Up Pollen
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​​A simple way to help prevent allergy symptoms is to reduce your exposure to allergens. You can be proactive by following these simple tips.
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  • ​Rinse off with warm water after you've been outside. ​
  • Wash your hands frequently.  
  • Wash clothes after being outside. 
  • Take off your shoes at the front door to avoid dragging pollen into and through the home.  (Use your own judgment when asking guests to do the same.)
  • Use a ​​vacuum with a HEPA Filter to frequently clean your carpet, drapes and vents.   
  • Use HEPA Filters, especially in the bedroom.   
  • Change bedding frequently and wash sheets in hot water. 
  •  ​Use plastic covers over ​mattresses and pillows.
  • Move your plants. Like any area of the house, plants can grow mold overtime.
  • Use high-efficiency furnace filters and replace them on a regular basis.  
  • Replace curtains with pull up shades.  Be sure to wipe them down on a regular basis.   
  • Replace carpets with wood, tile or vinyl flooring.​ ​​​​​
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When you take your beloved pet outside, pollen immediately attaches to fur and that is brought into your home.  Bathe your pet with a ​good pet shampoo. Brush​ your pet frequently or use a furminator deshedding tool to remove loose dander and hair that holds allergens from outside.  Wash dog bedding on a hot water cycle weekly.  Between baths, rub the coat of your pet with a cloth moistened with water or an allergen solution.
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Go the Extra Mile to Clean the Car!​
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Pollen makes it's way through your grill and into your car, so a little bit of upkeep, like wiping down your dashboard and vacuuming vents and rugs, may keep you from having a major allergy attack. ​​​​  
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​Keep your windows, sunroof or convertible top closed to keep pollen out during the allergy season that affects you.  
Turn on the recirculating air option in your car...it runs your indoor air back through the filter again. 

HEPA Filters Can Really Help!

 
​If you sniffle and sneeze your way through the year, a HEPA Filter can help reduce the allergens in the air you breathe inside your home that can lead to seasonal allergies.