Allergy Season

3/14/2017 (Permalink)

Allergy Season

As the flowers start to bloom and trees start to blossom, we come to the realization that spring has finally sprung. Although, spring is a beautiful time of the year, with it brings pollen- and pollen brings allergies! If you are like one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, it means sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and other bothersome symptoms.

Allergy symptoms just make you feel simply awful. Fortunately, there are many options that may help you relieve your symptoms to all your allergies:

• Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers.

     -   If you know the pollen count is going to be higher, try to avoid being outside as much as you can.

Keep doors and windows shut at night or any other time when pollen counts are high.

• Delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling, and other gardening chores that stir up allergens.


• Don’t hang laundry outside- pollen can stick to clothing, sheets, and towels.


• Wear a pollen mask if you do outside chores.


• Take extra steps when pollen counts are high.


• If you notice that your allergies are starting to bother you, you may want to start taking allergy medications.


• Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when pollen counts are highest.


•   Keep indoor air clean.


•  Use your air conditioner in your home and car.


• Have SERVPRO of Cayce/ West Columbia and Lexington check and clean your duct work. Even with frequently changing your air duct filters, dust and other allergens can get caught between your air conditioning unit and your air vents. It is recommended that you have your ducts cleaned at least once a year.


•  Keep indoor air dry with a dehumidifier.


•  Clean floors often with a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA filter. Vacuuming is great in helping with dust/pollen but it is also recommended that you should have your carpets professionally cleaned at least every 3-6 months to a year, at a minimum.

There are no miracle products that can eliminate all allergens, but I hope these suggestions will be helpful! If SERVPRO of Cayce/ West Columbia and Lexington can help rid your home of dust/ pollen, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (803)755-9774.