Have Seasonal Allergies? Here's How To Feel Better Inside Your Home
Posted on: 9 June 2016
If your eyes tear up and your nose feels itchy for much of the spring or fall, you already know how uncomfortable seasonal allergies can be. Your home should be an environment that provides some relief, but the air indoors might not seem to be any different than the air outside. Here are some of the steps you can take now to feel better.
Clean Out the Air Conditioner Filters
In the autumn and spring, it still might be hot enough to turn on the air conditioner in your home during the day. However, if you aren't careful, you could be blowing unclean air around and that could make your allergies feel even worse. One of the reasons for that is that your air conditioner filter might need to be cleaned. A dirty filter may make the entire air conditioning system have to work harder, but more than that, if the filter is not doing its job, dust and other particles are getting through and making into your living space.
If you aren't sure where your particular filter is located, contact the manufacturer or look for the owner manual online to find out where the filter should be. Once you've located it, use a bristle brush to clean it off and then insert it back again. If you notice holes or tears in the filter, bring the old filter with you to a nearby home improvement store and ask staff members to recommend a similar filter.
Seek Out a Good Clean Air System
You might consider looking for an air purifier to help keep the air inside your house clean. Air purifiers can be purchased at many major retailers and work to remove certain particles from the air so that you don't breathe them into your lungs. Some of the substances that purifiers can take care of include:
- Dust
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Smoke
- Pollen
- Mold
- Pet Dander
While you can purchase an air purifier on your own, a typical purifier might only work to clean air in one room. Talking to a local HVAC expert can help you determine whether you need a better clean air system or the entire house. They may recommend a UVGI system, which uses UV rays to zap contaminants or an ozone generator cleaner that uses ozone gas to trap contaminant particles. A good air system might also get rid of certain odors such as paint and varnish.
If you can start to implement some of the tips laid out here, you may start to notice that you have fewer allergy symptoms inside your house. Work with a professional HVAC contractor to find out if there are additional things you can do to keep the air inside your house clean.
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