Environmental
Allergies
How Can I make my home less friendly to allergens?
It depends on what you're allergic to.  Hera are just a few suggestions to reduce most
common allergens:

Living Room:  If possible, replace carpeting with wood or vinyl floors - or vacuum twice a
week with high filtration bags.  Keep all plants outside to reduce mold exposure.  Avoid
tobacco smoke.  Wash pets frequently, better yet, keep them outside.  Replace think
draperies with light, washable ones, or blinds.

Bedroom:  Don't allow pets in your bedrooms. Use allergen-proof encasements for
mattresses and pillows.  Wash linens and throw rugs in hot water.  Keep clothes an shoes in a
closed closet.

Outside:  Keep the outside out of your house by keeping your windows closed.  Also, do
not let pets come in and out because they are likely to pick up pollen on their fur and bring it
indoors.

What about special filters?
Though occasionally helpful, electrostatic H.E.P.A. filters are not effective for many causes of
allergies.  Make sure what you're allergic to can actually be filtered by the unit.