As spring returns, so do allergies. All of the pretty trees and flowers in San Diego that make some people happy make others miserable.

Staying inside doesn’t always help. The air quality inside most homes is worse than outside. But there are several things that allergy sufferers can do to help reduce the number of allergens that get circulated throughout their homes. Here are some of them:

• Replace the filters in your heating and air conditioning system. When the filters get clogged, regular airflow may become obstructed, and indoor pollutants get recirculated into the air. New filters are a quick and easy way to get allergy relief, and will help your system run more efficiently.
• Clean your windows to remove dust, cobwebs and other debris. Clean windows will give you more light and remove debris that is likely to trap additional pollen or other allergens.
• Park your car in your garage. Doing so means you won’t have to go outside to go between it and your house, and you won’t drag allergens in on your clothing.
• Use a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifier to remove particles from your home’s air. Read More »