Some primary sources of allergies are airborne. While you are more prone to them outdoors, you are still very susceptible to them in the comfort of your own home.
They get caught up in cushions, on furniture, and the floor–among many objects. Sometimes, simply cleaning these things doesn’t eliminate the risks of allergies at home. This is why duct cleaning in Reno is crucial to maintaining good indoor quality at home.
Clean air ducts prevent your HVAC system from spewing dust, pollen, pet dander, etc. into the air. This prevents annoying sniffling, sneezing, and carrying around a box of tissues.
Here are the most common air contaminants at home:
Dust and dust mites
Dust mites live in beddings, furniture, and carpeting as they survive in warm and humid areas of the house. They look like white ticks that are too small that they can only be seen through a microscope. They eat dead skin cells that have been shed by humans.
Dust allergies cause allergic rhinitis, eczema, and can trigger asthma. Sometimes, it can get as bad as wheezing due to difficulty breathing.
Dust accumulates in the air ducts, causing your HVAC system to release it to the air of your own home, so no matter how much you dust off the furniture, the air will still be contaminated.
Pollen
Pollen is small particles released by plants to fertilize other plants. This can come from trees, weeds, and flowering plants. It is spread more during dry weather because it is carried around by the wind.
Hence, pollen allergy is commonly referred to as “seasonal allergic rhinitis” or “hay fever.” This can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, and swelling around the eyes.
Pollen gets into the house through the air ducts, and the ducts release them to the air indoors, exposing the people in the house to this allergy-causing contaminant.
Pet dander
Before getting a furry friend, consider getting checked for pet dander allergies. According to the American Lung Association, “Pet dander is composed of tiny, even microscopic, flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or feathers.” However, pet dander is not solely from animal skin but also from proteins in their saliva and waste.
Additionally, cats are proven to cause more allergies than dogs. If you want to be part of the 62% pet-owning households in the United States, take note that “hypoallergenic breeds” do not exist.
The solution to avoiding this kind of allergy is to keep the pet out of the house, but if this is too harsh and heartless, you can limit their access to your furniture and other parts of the house. You can keep them off the couch or out of the bedrooms because they can trigger allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Cleaning the air duct system at home significantly improves the indoor air quality of your home. When these contaminants accumulate in the system, make sure to contact the experts right away before you or any of your family members suffer allergic reactions.
