With spring comes increased symptoms of allergy attacks. Allergy symptoms—including red, watery eyes, runny noses, and sneezes—will affect many as trees and flowers pollinate, grass gets cut, and smog affects air quality more.
Spring Cleaning for Allergy Relief
The home can be just as full of allergens, so before seeking relief from allergy symptoms inside, ensure you’ve done what you can to clear away allergens. Mold, dust, and animal dander are the top offenders within the home. Here are some general spring cleaning tips to target these allergens, but be sure to look around your own home for hidden causes of allergy symptoms.
1. Wash Removable Fabrics:
- Action: Wash drapes, bed skirts, and other decorative fabrics.
- Reason: These can host dust and mites. At least once a year, throw them in the washing machine or have them dry cleaned, depending on the material and care instructions.
2. Vacuum Fixed Fabrics:
- Action: Vacuum anything that can’t be removed or cleaned properly.
- Reason: This will help reduce dust buildup. Be gentle and follow care instructions.
3. Check for Signs of Mold:
- Action: Look in grout, corners, under the sink (in cabinets), and any other places where moisture might have accumulated over the last year.
- Solution: Mold can be removed with a diluted mixture of bleach and water (1 part bleach to 10 parts water, or even more water, depending on the severity of the mold). Ensure you work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gloves.
4. Look for Dust in Hidden Places:
- Action: Clean high places, such as high corners, textured ceilings, on top of curios, valences, doorbells, door frames, and other unexpected perches for dust.
- Reason: We tend to focus on spots that are at eye level or frequently used, often missing these hidden areas.
5. Clean and Replace Vents:
- Action: Clean vents for your air system and appliances.
- Reason: Vents can accumulate dust and allergens. If unsure how to clean them, check a manual or call a maintenance professional.
Support Allergy Relief with Natural Supplements
In addition to cleaning, consider supporting your body’s response to allergens with natural supplements. Colloidal silver from Colloids for Life can provide immune support to help your body handle allergens more effectively.
Key Benefits:
- Immune Support: Helps fight off allergens and maintain overall health.
- Natural Remedy: Provides a non-pharmaceutical option for managing allergy symptoms.
