Allergies affect a larger number of people. Ensuring that your home is allergy-friendly will not only keep your family healthy but make it a more welcoming place to guests. There are many ways to prevent allergens from settling in your home, for example installing hypoallergenic wood flooring instead of carpets - these hold less allergens and are easier to clean. You should also use a vacuum with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter to trap allergens.

Choose leather furniture over fabric upholstery to minimize the places allergens can gather. Along the same lines, select window coverings, bedding and shower curtains that can be cleaned easily and frequently.

Changing the filter on your air conditioner and heating system is another good idea. Chemical cleaning products are also known to aggravate allergies - switch to a natural product instead. Using eco-friendly paint also eliminates toxins.

A hypoallergenic home can help control dust mites, pollen, mold, animal dander, airborne chemicals, and other common indoor allergens. As always, contact me if you have any questions.