Outdoors

• When you're outside, think about the pollen in the air. It's the major outdoor culprit.
• Minimise outdoor activity, during spring.
• Keep car windows closed while driving.
• Leave lawn-mowing and leaf-raking to someone else, or wear a mask.
• If possible, stay indoors when allergy counts are at their peak.
• Eliminate large trees near the house, as moulds can thrive in the shade they produce.
• Remove any problem plants from the garden.

Bedroom

• Bedrooms contain carpets, furniture, and surfaces that can be dust magnets and dusty rooms mean dust mites, a common allergen. Dust mites are a problem as people can react to their droppings.
• Use window shades or curtains that can be laundered frequently.
• Don't hang sheets or clothing outdoors to dry, as pollen and moulds can collect on them.
• Wash bed linen in hot water and use your dryer's hottest setting to kill mites and control animal allergens.
• Minimise dust and dust mites by choosing carpeting with low pile, or better yet, eliminating carpeting altogether.
• Keep dust from accumulating by cleaning surfaces regularly.
• Keep small knicknacks, books and CDs inside cabinets or drawers so that they don't collect dust.
• Avoid feather and down pillows. Use dust mite covers for mattresses and pillows.
• Avoid or minimise the amount of soft toys.

Living room

• Houseplants, mould, pets and dander are what to watch out for here.
• Keep the number of houseplants to a minimum, as they promote mould growth.
• Avoid smelling cut flowers, as the close contact can put you in touch with pollen.
• If carpeting is necessary, choose a type with a low pile. It offers fewer places for dust and allergens to hide and is easier to clean.
• Keep dust from accumulating by cleaning surfaces regularly.
• Surfaces should be smooth, easy to clean and free of objects that can collect dust.

Pets

• Animal dander is a common allergen. It's the oily secretion from the skin of your pet.
• Keep your pet outside as much as possible.
• Keep your pet out of the bedroom and off all furniture.
• Have someone else brush your pet outside of the house to remove loose hair and other allergens.
• Regularly clean or replace any bedding or carpeting that is contaminated with animal dander.
• Have someone wash your pet weekly.
  
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