Keeping Allergies at Bay Inside Your Home

Originally published in May 2017, updated in March 2020.

The upcoming spring and summer months are prime time for allergies in the Pontiac, Illinois, and surrounding area. If your family is suffering from common symptoms like congestion, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and persistent coughing, allergens could be to blame. Keep the air clear inside your home with these tips.

Maintain Your HVAC System

Your heating and cooling system circulates air throughout the home. If it’s clean and well-maintained, you can easily send fresh, clean air through the home. If your system is dusty with a dirty filter, you may find allergens rampant throughout the house.

Schedule a regular maintenance visit for your HVAC system once a year. This will address everything from wear and tear to dust buildup. Change your air filters every one to three months so they can operate as efficiently as possible, pulling major irritants from the air.

Install an Air Purifier to Help With Allergies

Air purifiers are a smart option if you’re struggling with your indoor air quality. While your standard HVAC filter can stop large contaminants like dust and dander, it typically takes an air purifier to stop smaller particles. Many air purifiers are effective against allergens like bacteria, pollen, smoke, and more.

Our air purifier, the Envirowise CleanEffects Air cleaner uses new technology that provides your home with clean, healthier air to breathe. The CleanEffects air cleaner removes up to 99.98% of pathogens that are circulated throughout your home. These pathogens include, volatile organic compounds from cleaning chemicals, bacteria, viruses, pollen, and biologic particulates. You can rest easy and breathe healthier with a CleanEffects air purifiers. Choose a whole-house air purifier that fits directly in your HVAC system. This will filter air throughout the entire house.

Tackle Common Allergens

Keep your home clean to prevent flare-ups from common allergies. Use allergy-proof mattress covers to stop dust mites from gathering in your bed. Launder your linens often to kill dust mites hiding within. Always run an exhaust fan when you’re doing activities that generate high humidity, like taking a shower or cooking on the stove top. Vacuum once or twice a week to tackle allergens that sneak in on your shoes.

Preventive care is the best way to keep allergies at bay. Learn more about how proper HVAC care and maintenance can minimize allergy issues, and contact Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electrical and Geothermal.