Allergies happen. In fact, they happen to an awful lot of us. It is estimated that a whopping twenty percent of men and women in North America have allergies of some sort. The most common triggers are mold, pollen, and pet dander...all of which may potentially be lurking inside your ductwork. With allergies causing plenty of discomfort thanks to symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, the last thing you want is for your home to be the root of the problem. What can you do? Here are some ways to reduce allergy symptoms.
The first and most important way to give yourself an allergy free space is to get your home clean from the inside out. That means your air ducts! Many homeowners completely forget to have them cleaned on a regular basis. This is never a good thing. Over time, contaminants like dust, dirt, pollen, and pet dander can build-up inside of the ducts. When they get pushed back out into your circulating air, your allergies can be triggered. That is why you need to stay up to date on your duct cleaning. Professionals recommend that one should be performed every two to three years. If you find that your allergies are becoming worse, however, you may want to schedule an inspection. From there, a qualified duct cleaner will be able to tell you whether there is a build-up.
Duct cleaning doesn't just remove potentially dangerous contaminants from your home. It also helps to improve the quality of air in each and every room. When pet dander and pollen are gone, so are all of your allergy symptoms. That means no more dealing with a runny nose all spring and summer long, so long to coughing, and goodbye to those itchy, red eyes. By paying a little attention to your air ducts, you can feel better and start enjoying your home.
There are other things you can do in between duct cleanings to keep your home allergen free for even longer. For starters, if you have a pet, try your best to brush them outside. This will prevent some (though not all) of the pet hair and dander from being pulled into the ductwork. Or if you don't have a pet but are considering one, buy one that is hypoallergenic. That way, your allergies are less likely to become triggered or get worse.
You can also try adding welcome mats to your front entrance. They will track up any dust and dirt that is often brought in from shoes. Other ideas? Choose a vacuum with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) filter, shower immediately after you clean or dust your home, wash your sheets, bedding, and blankets every week, and so on. These small steps can help keep out allergens in between your regular air duct cleanings.
Living with allergies isn't easy...but it doesn't have to control your life, either! By having a professional air duct cleaning performed when necessary, you can keep out things like pollen, pet dander, dust, and dirt - and let in fresh air. Go allergy free by putting a little extra thought into your home. The results will speak for themselves.
Or Sela has worked at Canaduct Duct Cleaning for over ten years. He knows the importance of keeping your home clean. His extensive knowledge of air duct services allows him to understand how an air duct cleaning can reduce allergens.
