The warmer weather has finally arrived, and it looks like it may be here to stay! Here in Buffalo, we love to get out and enjoy the warm weather and sunshine during the summer months. However, along with the beautiful weather comes allergies, and allergy season here in WNY can be wicked.
Fighting off bad allergies can be enough to ruin anyone’s day. If you’re looking for a way to reduce home allergies and keep your allergy symptoms to a minimum this summer, we got your back! Our team of indoor air quality experts at Cellino Plumbing Heating & Cooling has some helpful tips for you. Simple Ways to Alleviate Home Allergies
- Avoid Sweeping- Sweeping may be convenient for cleaning up quick messes or dust bunnies, but when it comes to other particles, sweeping often pushes them right back into your home’s air. Mopping is much more effective.
- Dust Often- Dusting with dry duster results in the same outcome as sweeping. Instead, switch to a moist dusting process to avoid spreading particles and allergens throughout the air.
- Have Your Ducts Cleaned- Many Buffalo homeowners are not even aware that you are supposed to have your ducts cleaned regularly. If you are unsure of the last time a professional cleaned yours, it’s probably time to schedule an appointment. On average, ducts should be cleaned every 2-4 years to clear out all the dust, mold, and harmful particles that have accumulated over the years.
- Clean Cloth Surfaces- Dust and pollen tend to cling to cloth material. This means bed sheets, comforters, curtains, and clothes are easy targets for harmful particles. These types of clothes should be washed on a regular basis.
- Change HVAC Filter- The filter in your HVAC system is in charge of keeping the airflow clean and healthy in your duct system. This filter gets clogged with debris rather quickly here in Buffalo, NY. Replacing your filter regularly can help enhance your home’s indoor air quality.
- Leaving Shoes at the Door- One of the most common ways that allergens and other particles get into your home is by wearing dirty shoes inside. Removing shoes and leaving them at the door is an effortless way to achieve an allergy-free home.
- Schedule an A/C Tune-up- It’s right around the time that Buffalo, NY homeowners start turning on their A/C, and since the unit has been sitting unused for months, the dust has likely accumulated inside. Failure to have your HVAC unit tuned up before you start running it day in and day out will only worsen your allergy symptoms. This is because the unit will push out the collected dust into your home’s indoor air.
Superior Indoor Air Solutions If none of the tactics listed above are helping to alleviate your allergy symptoms, it may be time to turn to something more practical. There is a wide range of air quality products available, each carefully designed to target specific air quality threats.
- UV Air Purifiers- UV germicidal lamps target organic compounds, making them highly effective in eliminating pollen and mold from your indoor air space.
- Air Filtration Systems- Air filtration systems are the best option for an all-around allergy-eliminating solution. This product works to remove dust, pet dander, allergens, odors, mold, pollen, and other harmful particles.
- Humidifiers- It is common for dry air to be present in homes with an air conditioning system. Humidifiers protect you from the dust in your home’s air, which is beneficial for individuals that suffer from dry eyes, throat, and skin.
Our company’s number one goal is to keep our customers and their families safe, healthy, and comfortable in their homes. The team of indoor air quality experts at Cellino Plumbing Heating & Cooling is ready to provide the highest standard of service and product quality to all Buffalo, NY homeowners. Give us a call today!
