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\nWe have plenty of allergens here in the Northwest. Tree pollen, grasses, and even wildfire smoke can leave you suffering. While there is not much you can do about outdoor allergens, you can take steps to reduce allergens indoors and make your home more comfortable during allergy season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pollen clings to your shoes, clothes, hair \u2013 and even your eyelashes! To reduce the amount of pollen you track indoors, create a spot to remove shoes and jackets in the entryway. Vacuum this area regularly. You can go even further by implementing a no-shoe policy and taking your shoes off outdoors when weather permits.<\/p>\n Whenever you return home, wash your face and hands. Before getting into bed at night, rinse your hair to remove any allergens that have accumulated throughout the day.<\/p>\n Dust mites and pet dander are the most common indoor allergens.<\/p>\n Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors weekly \u2013 especially the bedroom. You don\u2019t need to bust out the scrubber. A Swiffer or other quick mop will do. If your allergies are particularly bad, consider investing in a bagless vacuum with a HEPA filter. They can help filter out pollen and other allergens in your home.<\/p>\n Air purifiers have become more affordable over the last few years and are great for keeping your indoor air clean all year round. Look for an air purifier with a HEPA filter, and make sure it is the right size for the room you are going to use it in.<\/p>\n Severe allergies can make it hard to sleep, work and have the energy to enjoy life. Your doctor can help you determine the cause of your allergies and create a treatment plan that works for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Take these steps to reduce allergens in your home and breathe a little easier!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7170,"template":"","format":"standard","articles_categories":[18],"class_list":["post-7140","news_articles","type-news_articles","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","articles_categories-be-well"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_articles\/7140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news_articles"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"articles_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles_categories?post=7140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Stop pollen at the door<\/h4>\n
Wash away allergens<\/h4>\n
Deal with dust mites and pet dander<\/h4>\n
To tackle dust mites: <\/b><\/h4>\n
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Clean your floors often <\/b><\/h4>\n
Use an air purifier <\/b><\/h4>\n
Get help <\/b><\/h4>\n