Here is something to sneeze at:54 million Americanssuffer from seasonal allergies. If you are here now, you are one of them. You know the drill: sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, hives, nasal congestion and/or nose runs, and…you wish flowers and blooming were skipped this year.

The good newsis that there are many lifestyle changes and house improvements that that you can implement to turn your house to an allergy free space. Spring allergy remedies are not only supplements and special nutrition – the inside of your house may be full of allergens that you can effectively eliminate to prevent and treat spring allergies.

9 steps to keep your house allergy-free

1.Dust-proof your bedroomby eliminating wall-to-wall carpets, down-filled blankets, feather pillows and other dust catchers.

2.Change your sheetsand pillowcases frequently.

3.Consider replacing carpetswith hardwood or laminate flooring.

4.Close your windowsand turn on the air conditioner. Be sure to change the filter every few months.

5. When you come home from outside,rinse your eyeswith cool water or saline eye drops to remove clinging pollen.

6.Take a showerand change your clothes after you work or spend time outside.

7. Considerreplacing your window shadesfor Venetian blinds, which can trap dust. If not, make sure you wash curtains often in hot water (cold will not be effective) to kill dust mites.

8.Rap your mattressin an airtight, dust-proof plastic cover.

9.Vacuum twice a week– vacuum the floor and also the furniture to remove allergens. Use a microfiber cloth to dust bookshelves and other surfaces that collect dust. Don't hang clothes out to dry – they'll bring in pollen.

Air Filters – The Winning Solution
Air filters are actuallybeneficial for all of us. Who doesn't want to breathe clean purified air with no pollen, pet dander, dust mites and mold spores?
To people suffering from seasonal allergies, asthma or week immune system this is more then just beneficial.It's highly recommended.

HEPA filtersare the recommended ones for your air filter. They remove particles in the air by forcing it through screens containing microscopic pores. These devices work well and aren't too expensive. Get one for the main rooms in your house, or move one from room to room regularly.

Avoid air-filtering equipment that generates ozone(HEPA filters don't).
Children benefit from the cleaner air and even pets have been positively affected when heap filters are used. The number of pollutants trapped by a HEPA filter and the filters ability to trap such small particles is what makes it so unique and beneficial.