When you or members of your family have allergies to certain products and items around the home, it’s important to do whatever you can to minimise yours or their irritation. From choosing the right air conditioners to making sure your beds sheets are changed frequently, we’ve got some simple but effective tips to keep allergens at bay in your home.
It may seem obvious, but cleaning your sheets regularly can help improve your sleep, by ensuring you don’t wake up sneezing and feeling hayfever coming on. Ever fortnight is ok, but if you are finding you are waking up with blocked sinuses, try washing at least once a week. This should help you to sleep easy.

Vacuum regularly. Carpets, rugs and floors can look clean, but if you take a closer look they can be harbouring germs and other nasties that can set of a sensitive nose. By vacuuming regularly, you are giving your home of the best chance of minimising the build up of dust and dust mites which can cause hayfever.

Taking care of your pets. If you have allergies or sensitivities to pet hair, it’s a good idea to have your dog clipped if it has long hair. This will prevent their hair constantly shedding. It’s also a good idea to keep them out of your bedroom where you sleep at night as their hair can irritate your sinuses while you sleep. Another important tip is to keep their bedding clean, washing it regularly. If their bed and kennel is clean, then the more likely they will be too.

For outdoor activities including gardening and mowing the lawn, it’s a good idea to wear a mask to protect your face from the pollens and other allergens in the air, especially during the spring time.

Air conditioning – Quality air conditioning is important to ensure that dust and pollens from outside don’t end up inside. If you are wanting to purchase a wall mount or ducted air conditioner, make sure that it has features which help to filter the air. Many air conditioners now have this feature which is not only great for people that suffer from allergies, but for everyone. Otherwise, if you have a system that you feel does not do this efficiently, why not purchase an air purifier? There are many on the market and are great for the times of year when pollens are raging in the air.

Aim to do a big clean of your home every few months. Rather than just doing a big spring clean, it’s a good idea to clean every area and surface in your house once every few months, to remove any built up mould or dust which can accumulate and cause hayfever to resurface.
By taking a few easy steps in your home you should notice yours and/or your family members hayfever and allergies diminishing. I hope our tips have given you a few extra ideas on how to help keep allergens at bay in your home.