Allergic To Fall?




Believe it or not Fall is here and that means temperatures are going to get cooler. Most of us are looking forward to our favorite pumpkin flavored things and the coming holidays. Leaving behind the scorching heat, bugs, and humidity might make you think you’re about to be in the all-clear for allergies and irritants. Not so fast! Here are some things you need to continue to guard yourself, your family, and your home against this fall.

Keep the Outdoors OUT

Even though the weather is changing, some allergens continue to pose a threat to your well-being. If you’re especially prone to severe allergic reactions to things like ragweed pollen, limit your time outdoors. Keep all clothes and shoes clean and laundered regularly to eliminate the risk of pollen making its way inside. Vacuum and clean your carpet, rugs and upholstery on a regular basis, as foot traffic can not only introduce allergens into your home but also carry them throughout.

Give Your Lungs a Fighting Chance

Not all allergens are something we can easily see and avoid. There are irritants like dust mites that can build up in your home without you knowing, until it’s too late. Kicking off the fall season with a thorough deep cleaning will not only help clean your dust mite, it will also freshen your home’s air by cleaning your biggest filter in the home, your carpet and giving respiratory allergy suffers a break from wheezing and coughing.

Stay On Top of Your Chores

Once you invest the time and effort into cleaning your home, keep it up! As nice as the cooler temperatures might feel, resist the urge to open the windows and give your air conditioner a break. Sweep entryways and outdoor steps daily, and make sure your pets see the groomer at least once a month (even if they’re primarily indoor!). Keep all surfaces and floors in your home clean and dust-free.

Keeping fall allergies at bay doesn’t have to be a hassle. Call Carpet Dryclean today or go online anytime to schedule a cleaning service for your carpet, rugs, or upholstery. We’ll have your home ready for pumpkins, hot apple cider, and family gatherings in no time!

Location: Raleigh, NC, USA

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