While pollen plausibly makes you reckon of spring , fallallergysufferers cognize all too well that the problem does n’t disappear when the weather starts to chill . Ragweed pollen in special is known to wreak havoc during autumn .
Whatever the season , a all important elbow room to avoid the high-risk of allergies is to keep your house as pollen - barren as potential . Here are five tips for doing that , courtesy ofForbes ’s Houzzblog .
1. Keep your windows shut.
Though “ airing out ” your house sound gracious , sternutation - induct particles are sure to hitch a drive on that adorable outdoor breeze . Keeping your window ( and threshold ) shut is a safe stakes .
2. Don’t empty your vacuum indoors.
Being extra diligent aboutvacuumingduring allergy season is a great melodic theme , but all your hard work will be rendered moot if a swarm of allergens reenters the air when you transfer the waste to your kitchen scum can . Walk your vacuum alfresco and empty it into a traveling bag there .
3. Don’t wear your outdoor clothes indoors.
Taking your horseshoe off at the threshold so you do n’t track in pollen is a given , and changing outfits as soon as you get inside is worth the extra effort . If you were wearing something that let on a heap of hide , get a quick shower to rinse off would n’t pain , either .
4. Rinse your hair before bed.
Even if you do n’t hop-skip in theshowerright away , you probably should before you lay your pollen - y head on your pillow for the Nox . If you ’re against washing your hair so often , Houzz ’s Becky Harris recommends covering your hair with a scarf joint or a bandanna before heading alfresco .
5. Clean your pet’s paws before letting them inside.
While bath yourdogorcatevery time they get in the house almost in spades is n’t viable , wiping down their paws should be . A quick full - torso light touch can help remove some pollen from their pelt , too .
[ h / tForbes ]
