In the spring, those with seasonal allergies are constantly looking for relief to their symptoms. In addition to taking care of yourself medically, you may find relief at home by improving the air quality. While routine HVAC maintenance helps prevent the spread of contaminants such as pollen, dander, and dust, these do’s and don’ts can also help reduce your exposure to allergens indoors this year.

Do:

Clean regularly.

Keep your home as clean as possible by vacuuming, dusting, and wiping surfaces often. Instead of harsh cleaning products, which can further irritate your respiratory tract, use an equal mixture of vinegar and water. This natural cleaner is safer for children and pets, too.

Schedule routine HVAC maintenance.

While you should still seek annual HVAC maintenance, between appointments, you should still be keeping up with care. Change the air filter to ensure it catches the dust, pollen, and dander in the air instead of recirculating it. Additionally, it will improve HVAC performance and efficiency.

Don’t:

Open your windows.

While letting in some fresh air may seem like it would improve air quality, it welcomes irritants into your home. Check the pollen count; if it is high, keep the windows closed. 

Ignore your outdoor HVAC unit.

As part of regular HVAC maintenance, the outdoor unit should be inspected and cleaned. Keep the area near the unit manicured by mowing the lawn and keeping trees and flowers at least six feet away. Otherwise, the unit does not have enough space to circulate air, and lingering dust or pollen may be introduced into your HVAC system.

If you need exceptional indoor air quality to relieve your seasonal allergies, schedule HVAC maintenance. For more than 100 years, the trained technicians at Rapids Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling have helped residents breathe easier and live more comfortably in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Their team will help you find an air purifier that will cleanse your home’s atmosphere, and they will also spot inefficiencies or leaks that may introduce irritants. Additionally, they provide 24/7 emergency repair services. Visit them online to learn more about how they can help with air quality control, and call (715) 421-5555 to schedule a free estimate.