Tips on Keeping the Air Clean During Allergy and Asthma Season

Allergy season is in full swing across North America.  It’s ironic, as I was dropping off the kids at school last week I was listening to Sirius XM (Hits 1!) and even they were talking about allergies, and how Nicole’s friends kids were up all night due to allergies.  It’s a problem that affects many families and because of this, we’ve become pretty good at combating them (because really, we have to!)

Most people actually don’t realize air indoors can be up to 5 times more polluted with harmful allergens than the air outdoors! Below I’ve included some tips from the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America on how to keep the air in your home safe.

1. Keep dust under control: Clean tables, shelves, lamp shades and electronics with a damp cloth to ensure dust doesn’t float into the air. Avoid throw rugs when possible; uncluttered and bare floors are best.
2. Love your vacuum: Vacuum carpets, wood floors and tile at least two times per week.
3. Clean the air you breathe: Use an air purifier with a True HEPA filter in common areas of the home and in the bedroom.
4. Prevent pet dander: While most doctors suggest that people allergic to animal dander avoid household pets with feathers or fur, if you’re an animal lover, keep the animal out of the bedroom.
5. Keep pollen outside: You can reduce the number of outdoor allergens such as pollen and mold from entering the home by keeping windows and doors closed and setting the air conditioner on re-circulate.

As noted above, an easy way for people to combat allergy symptoms is by using an air purifier with a true HEPA filter, such as one from the Fellowes AeraMax line. Their sleek design and ultra-quiet operation make them the perfect home companion as they silently remove 99.97% of the invisible indoor pollutants (pet dander, mold, allergens, etc.)

My household is the perfect candidate for a Fellowes AeraMax air purifier – I have two kids with asthma, a toddler prone to croup, a husband with seasonal allergies and a labradoodle puppy (I on the other hand, am perfect, natch!)  We have an air purifier running in our upstairs (near the dog kennel) and with the introduction of the latest from Fellowes, we now have a wonderfully purified bedroom for our girls.  Once you start running an air purifier, especially one with technology like Fellowes, you’ll notice how quickly the quiet hum of the unit gets lost in the everyday noise of your household.  In fact, if it’s a quiet quality one like Fellowes carries, you won’t even notice the white noise but actually realize you enjoy it when it does catch your attention.

If anyone in your household suffers from allergies or asthma, to me an air purifier just makes perfect sense.  It should be as common in households as a ceiling fan (but don’t get me started on how much dust ceiling fans stir up!)  Look for quality when shopping and look for a reputable brand to ensure you have a product that will last for years in your household.  Fellowes certainly fits that bill.