{"id":29368,"date":"2022-05-02T12:11:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T16:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=29368"},"modified":"2022-05-03T13:44:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T17:44:13","slug":"indoor-allergens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/indoor-allergens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Common Allergens In Your Home\u2014And How To Control Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As springtime settles in, pollen counts soar, and your eyes continue to itch like mad, you might feel tempted to hide inside to shield yourself from seasonal allergens. In some cases, though, hiding is not the answer. That&#8217;s because many of the allergy symptoms you typically blame on the outdoors may actually be due to indoor culprits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to tell what\u2019s really causing your sniffling and sneezing, and what you can do to find relief and keep your home allergen-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Indoor allergens Attack 365 Days of the Year<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18255132\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, more than 50 percent of all homes contain at least six detectable allergens. And, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), \u201cthe air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.\u201d In other words, there\u2019s a pretty good chance you live in a home (or work in an office) that\u2019s just as symptom-inducing as a field of springtime flowers\u2014and might be at least partly to blame for allergy symptoms you experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are these indoor allergens? According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/why-healthy-indoor-air-quality-is-important?_gl=1*1tnjqz5*_ga*MTc4MzA3MzIwMS4xNjUwNTk5MDYx*_ga_8P8PELBV30*MTY1MDU5OTA2MC4xLjEuMTY1MDU5OTE5MS4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the biggies include pet dander, dust mites, and mold. That said, indoor air quality can also be affected by that new carpet you just had installed, chemicals in cleaning products, or fats and smoke released into the air while cooking. Plus, every time you traipse inside after spending time in the great outdoors, you track outdoor allergens in with you, transferring them onto whatever you come into contact with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where indoor allergens accumulate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though you can\u2019t necessarily see allergens, you certainly know when they\u2019re around. When you pull a blanket out of the closet and suddenly start sneezi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ng, for instance, you probably just released extra dust (and dust mites!) into the air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/foods-that-make-allergies-worse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Foods That Can Make Allergies Worse\u2014And 4 That Can Help<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/control-indoor-allergens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAFA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, indoor allergens most commonly lurk in your pet\u2019s fur, carpeting, soft furniture like sofas and mattresses, stuffed animals, bedding and other linens, and any damp spaces where mold might grow, like indoor plants (all that moisture is a breeding ground for allergens). In fact, these surfaces may contain more accumulated allergens than the air itself, which is why digging through dusty boxes in your attic is likely to leave your eyes watery and your nose running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to control indoor allergen exposure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the thing: Dust is a fact of life. And, if you\u2019re a pet owner, chances are you\u2019re not looking to offload Fido just because his dander makes your nose itch a little. So how do you help prevent indoor allergens from becoming a major disruptor in your life? Cleanliness certainly helps. \u201cDust and small particles can build up in your home over time,\u201d says Jennie Bergman, indoor air quality (IAC) expert at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trane.com\/residential\/en\/products\/indoor-air-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trane Residential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your best bet is to dust and vacuum frequently to help ward off the accumulation of dust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bergman also emphasizes the importance of washing bedding on a regular basis. \u201cWash bedding in hot water once a week to kill dust mites and stop pollutants from settling in,\u201d she says. On that same note, you can prevent the buildup of allergens in your mattress and pillows by putting an allergy cover on them before your sheets or pillowcase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, if you do own a pet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/control-indoor-allergens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AFAA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends doing your best to keep them out of the bedroom and off the furniture. You might even consider replacing any wall-to-wall carpeting with bare flooring to prevent pet dander from settling in. Washing and grooming your pets regularly (or enlisting a professional to help) can also help reduce exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/practical-uses-for-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Ways To Make Your Essential Oils Work Harder<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, of course, do what you can to keep the indoor air as clean as possible. The AAFA suggests taking steps to reduce the humidity in your home, as it can reduce dust mites and mold growth. Using dehumidifiers in damp areas, like your bathroom and laundry room, can help, as can running the AC during warm weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important to-do: \u201cMake sure to clean or swap your air filters every 30 to 90 days,\u201d notes Bergman. \u201cIf you\u2019re looking for an even more effective solution, consider investing in a whole-home air cleaner, which can remove up to 99.98 percent of airborne particles and is up to 100 times more effective than a standard one-inch filter.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Preventing outdoor allergens from Infiltrating Your Home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/improve-your-indoor-air-quality-to-improve-your-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor allergens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alone can spell serious trouble for plenty of people\u2014and outdoor allergens often just compound the problem. Since you aren\u2019t exposed to seasonal allergens all the time, you may be more sensitive to them\u2014and you often bring them into your house with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/tips-for-coping-with-spring-allergies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AFAA reminds us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, houses aren\u2019t airtight. Windows and doors open and close, and every time they do, the outdoor air flows inside. Plus, when you spend time outside, seasonal allergens settle on your clothing and shoes. When you walk inside, you bring them in with you, as do your family members and pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe best way to reduce pollen indoors is to remove clothes and shoes immediately and wipe down pets when returning from the outdoors,\u201d says Bergman. If you have serious allergies and a garage that opens to a laundry or mudroom, keep an extra set of clothes inside and simply change and drop your pollen-filled apparel into the hamper before you walk into the house. Likewise, keep a clean towel available to wipe down Fido with when he walks inside with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, as much as you may hate to do it, Bergman says it\u2019s also important to keep your windows shut as much as possible, particularly when pollen counts are high and you\u2019re feeling symptomatic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though you\u2019ll never be able to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">completely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> steer clear of allergens and other chemicals and products that affect air quality, you can do your best to reduce exposure. Simply knowing that indoor allergies can seriously affect your allergy symptoms may be all the motivation you need to start washing your sheets more often and running the vacuum a few times a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As springtime settles in, pollen counts soar, and your eyes continue to itch like mad, you might feel tempted to hide inside to shield yourself from seasonal allergens. In some cases, though, hiding is not the answer. 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