How to Safeguard Your Home During Allergy Season

Dust, pollen and fungal spores can cause severe allergic reactions. Our immune system protects us from those particles and as a result, our bodies want to expel them (usually through sneezing and coughing). However, this natural defence mechanism can cause intolerable discomfort and inconvenience.

Safeguarding your home during allergy season

To protect yourself from allergens, what you can do is to limit your exposure to them as well as prevent their accumulation inside your home. For instance, it’s good to stay indoors and close most of the windows during pollen season and windy days. It’s also good to avoid mowing the lawn during allergy season as the surface might have accumulated too much pollen already. Mowing the grass will release and disperse the pollen, dust and particles (and might lead you to inhale too much of it).

Another way to protect yourself from allergens is to have your couch professionally cleaned. For months your couch might be accumulating dust and pollen (as well as mites, insects and animal dander). One strong tap to the couch might suddenly release countless allergens into the air (and with you nearby, your eyes and nose will be exposed).

If you clean it yourself, make sure to wear a mask and protect your eyes. Dusting can be hazardous as well as using chemicals to clean up the stains in the fabric. Another option is to have a professional do the cleaning so you can limit your exposure (as well as ensure a thorough cleaning). This is also a good way to prevent fading, discolouration and other unintended damage to the couch fabric.

Whether it’s allergy season or not, it’s good to have the couch cleaned once every six months (twice a year). Or, if there’s an unusual smell already or recently there was a spill, it’s recommended to have it professionally cleaned as soon as possible. This is a great way to protect yourself and the integrity and aesthetics of your couch.

You can contact us today here at LCS Sydney. Since 1972, we’ve been specialising in furniture and upholstery cleaning. With our history and experience, you’ll have peace of mind about our work and results.