Open Window Policy? Windows and Allergies

So I am riding in my car, and a voice comes on the radio. No, it’s not the lyrics to The Rolling Stones’ Satisfaction. It was someone giving really bad advice about windows and allergies.

Bad Advice on Windows and Allergies

This really happened this past Saturday. I was listening to a home improvement show on the radio.  The topic was controlling moisture and humidity in the home.  The “guest” was selling a device to increase air circulation (a really good thing), but she was making me crazy with the bad information she was giving in an attempt to sell her product.

 

windows and allergies are a problem if you are allergic to pollenShe talked about opening your windows on clear, dry, windy days to increase circulation and air out your home.  She stressed that this was important if you have allergies.  WRONG!  Windows and allergies only work well together when the windows are closed and keeping pollen out!

 

If you have allergies to pollen, the last thing you want to do is throw your windows open on clear, dry days, especially windy days, when pollen counts are the highest.

Good Advice on Windows and Allergies
So what can you do?
 

If you really want to get the fresh air inside and keep the pollen out, you can use special air screens to repel the pollen.  The Micro-Air Screens are perfect. They allow you to open the window 8″ (enough to get some air circulation), and the special screen media will repel the dust and pollen in the air.  Because the screen repels the particles instead of filtering them, the media does not get clogged.  You can read more at  Air Screens for Pollen.

 
Just another thing to consider in your fight for clean indoor air!
 
Cheryl Krause
The Allergy Store

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Spring Is Here and So Is Spring Allergy Season

Spring is in the air, warm weather is here for many and for others its’ just a few short weeks away. The down side is the airborne allergenspring allergy season brings sneezing levels are going through the roof.  The start of Spring for many means the start of suffering through Spring Allergy Season.

Many people think of Mid March and April as the beginning of spring.  April truly is the cruelest month for allergy sufferers.  April is famous for bringing nasal-assaulting tree pollen along with all those lovely spring flowers.

Killer Spring Allergy Season

If you live in a pollen hot spot like Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte or Hartford, Conn., it may seem like more people than ever are sniffling, sneezing, and suffering because of spring allergies. Ever hear someone say the pollen is killing them?  Many feel like they are dying.   If you think this allergy season is going to be a killer, Read this article on the Spring Allergy Season.  It will explain how to be tested for Spring allergies and what you can do to protect yourself.

Don’t let this Spring allergy season keep you cooped up indoors sneezing and suffering,  Get relief!

Wishing you the best of Health

Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com

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