“To destroy things like pet dander, dust mites and pollen, wash your bedding in hot water that’s at least 120-degrees,” said Sara Morrow, Consumer Reports Home Editor.
Your pets aren’t the only ones carrying outside irritants into the house. Move your shower to bedtime to wash off pollen that’s collected on your hair and skin so you don’t go to sleep with allergens.
Lots of irritants collect on your floors, so vacuum them at least once a week to keep particles under control. Be careful of vacuums that can introduce dust back into the air.
Morrow said, “Allergy sufferers should avoid a vacuum that collects debris in a bin, since particles can float back into the air when you empty it. A better choice would be a bagged model with a HEPA filter.”
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