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How To Win the Fight Against Allergies This Spring

3 Tips To Help You Breathe Easier This Spring!

Spring allergies can turn an otherwise beautiful time of year into an unpleasant and uncomfortable struggle for many people. Between the sneezing, the congestion, and the itchy eyes, it can be hard to find any kind of relief. And while it may seem counterintuitive, many people often experience the worst symptoms inside their own homes. This is because allergens from outside make their way indoors and get stuck there. Fortunately, there are a few ways to fight back and reclaim the indoors. 

Open a Few Windowswindow

The first, and perhaps the easiest, way to help cut down on spring allergies is to open some windows throughout the home. This may seem counterintuitive since pollen and other seasonal allergens originate outdoors, but the outdoor air typically has much lower concentrations of these pollutants compared to indoor air.

Opening the windows, particularly on pleasant, breezy days, can help purge the indoor air and replace it with fresh air from outside. As an added benefit, homeowners can turn off their AC and let the breeze cool their home naturally, saving energy costs.

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Change the Air Filters

The next way to come out on top of this allergy season is to regularly replace the home’s air filters and consider whether a different type of filter may be necessary. Since particulates such as dust and pollen tend to accumulate inside the house, the HVAC system’s air filters are, in a way, the last line of defense.