How to Eliminate Indoor Allergy Triggers

By Your Green Team

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Outdoor allergies are commonplace year round, but what about folks that have to deal with allergies even when they aren’t outside? Indoor allergies can be just as bad (or worse) than outdoor allergies, and unlike outdoor allergies, coming inside doesn’t give sufferers any relief.

Fortunately, there are many ways that you can eliminate indoor allergy triggers in your home to help give you some relief. Check out these tips to reduce the number of allergy triggers in your home so you can enjoy your home with fewer sniffles.

Indoor Allergy Triggers Prevalent in Florida

Although everyone has different reactions to various things in their home, there are a few common allergy triggers out there that most commonly affect people in their homes. A few of these are:

  • Dust mites
  • Mold
  • Animal and pet dander
  • Dust
  • Insects like cockroaches

Check with your doctor to see what the causes of your indoor allergies might be.

How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

Whether your allergen triggers are common or uncommon, it is important to work toward reducing the allergens in your home for you to find relief from your symptoms. Check out these tips to cut down the number of allergy triggers in your house:

  • Vacuum often. Allergens like dander, dust, dust mites and other allergens can collect on your floors and soft surfaces like rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture. To reduce allergens, make a thorough vacuuming a part of your cleaning regimen.
     
  • Wash and groom your pets. If one of your allergens is pet dander, consider grooming and washing your pets more often. A thorough bath and a good brushing can help to keep shedding to a minimum and will help keep your pet’s skin clean. Check with your veterinarian for tips on how to best handle your pet’s dander.
     
  • Eliminate mold. If mold and spores are triggering your allergies inside your home, take the time to do a thorough cleaning of your house at least once per week. Get rid of mold with bleach or vinegar solutions and be vigilant about cleaning mold where it appears.
     
  • Practice simple pest control. Insects like cockroaches are a common cause of indoor allergies that often fly under the radar. If you have cockroaches in your home, try some simple DIY pest control methods to get rid of them. Keep your home free of debris and trash that the roaches can eat, and use baiting systems to reduce your population. If you are unable to get the insect population under control in your home, consider hiring a professional pest control company like the experts at Your Green Team to get rid of your pests once and for all.
     
  • Keep outdoor allergens out. Many outdoor allergens can make their way inside your home on clothing and pets. When that outdoor allergen, like grass or pollen, gets inside your house, it can trigger your allergies even when you aren’t outside. To reduce this risk, maintain your landscape with proper mowing and fertilization, or hire a lawn care company like Your Green Team to look after your lawn maintenance for you.
     

With a little extra care, and perhaps a little professional assistance from the lawn care and pest control professionals at Your Green Team, you can successfully reduce and eliminate your indoor allergy triggers and enjoy fewer sniffles this season!