Checklist for Allergy-Proofing Your Home

Checklist for Allergy-Proofing Your Home
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Reduce dust, mold, and other common
household allergens with these simple steps.
Have furnace ductwork professionally cleaned once a year to remove any build-up of dust allergens.
Keep allergens (cats, dogs, dust mites, pollen from birch trees, timothy grass, and ragweed)
from becoming airborne by using a product like Febreze Allergen Reducer on soft surfaces.
Dust and vacuum your home at least once a week, using a HEPA filter on your vacuum.
Frequently dust hard surfaces with a product like Swiffer Dusters to trap and lock allergens
from cats and dogs.
Reduce humidity as much as possible to decrease dust mite and mold growth.
Use Febreze Allergen Reducer to help keep pet allergens from getting airborne from fabrics.
Replace furnace filters often to keep allergens from re-entering the air.
Keep surfaces in the home clean and uncluttered to control dust mites — particularly
in the bedroom.
Dehumidifiers will help reduce both mold and dust mites.
Try to use throw rugs that can be washed or low-pile carpets to limit dust mites.
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