Allergens are everywhere. You can’t avoid them. And it’s impossible to completely eliminate them. But you can reduce them in your Vancouver or Portland area home. And that means fewer negative effects.

When the allergy season is in full swing many people just stay indoors. But there are several other allergens that can still bother you when you’re inside.

One way to reduce allergens in your home is to clean it regularly. But the best way to reduce indoor allergens is by removing their sources. That includes carpets, pets, upholstered furniture, stuffed toys, and drapes and curtains.

Allergens can really build up in these and other spots. When they do, every time these items get disturbed, those allergens get pushed all over your home.

So how can you control all of these allergens? Here are some of the things you can do:

• Keep dust mites at a minimum– cleaning your home regularly and avoiding clutter will help reduce dust mites and their negative effects.

• Vacuum regularly– you should vacuum often and use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. These filters actually catch and trap allergens and dust. They don’t recirculate them throughout your home.

• Keeps doors and windows shut–you can reduce the amount of dust and pollen that enter your home by keeping your windows and doors shut.

• Clean Your Air Ducts– no amount of dusting and cleaning can rid your home of all dust and pollen completely. That’s because these things build up in your air ducts. But you can greatly reduce the amount of dust and other allergens in your entire home by having a professional air duct cleaner clean your air ducts.

If you need your air ducts cleaned, click here to make an appointment with a trusted air duct cleaning company in Vancouver/Portland.