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10 THINGS THAT WILL HELP YOU SURVIVE ALLERGY SEASON

If you find yourself sneezing more often and rubbing at stinging eyes, you’re probably suffering from seasonal allergies. Here are some tips to keep your allergies at bay.

1. Keep tissues on hand

Our favorite are the Puffs Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, which feel more like a lightweight handkerchief than an easily-tearable piece of cotton.

2. Relive your sinuses with a Neti Pot

This one from NeilMed comes with 50 premixed saline packets that, when safely mixed with filtered, distilled, or previously boiled water, moisturize to prevent nasal irritation.

3. Take a shower after being outside

After going outside, there’s likely pollen on your skin and clothes. Rinsing off is even more important before bedtime so the allergens don’t spread to your sheets.

4. Put your laundry in a closed hamper

Using a hamper with a lid helps prevent the spread of airborne allergens that are on your clothing.

5. Use allergy covers on your bedding

The Allerease Maximum Mattress and Pillow Protectors claim to block out dust mites, pollen, bed bugs, pet dander, and household allergens with a soft fabric casing that zippers shut over your pillows and mattress.

6. Stick with washable rugs, if any at all

If you can roll up your rugs and store them properly during allergy season, do so. If you can’t, we suggest switching to a machine-washable rug from Ruggable.

7. Skip fresh flowers

Fresh flowers can introduce pollen to your home and cause your allergies to flare up. Get crafty and make a paper bouquet instead with materials from Paper Source.

8. Bathe your pets often

Your pets may be bringing irritants into your home when they come in from the outdoors. To avoid this, regularly bathe your pet and consider using a hypoallergenic shampoo.

9. Use your face mask for chores

Next time you’re dusting or cleaning, slip a face mask on to act as a protective barrier between you and allergens.

10. Run an air purifier

Air purifiers can majorly reduce allergens in your home. The key is finding one that contains a HEPA or True HEPA filter.

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