Best allergy relief products for a healthier home

Help keep your home's climate healthy with an air purifier that removes polluting particles like pollen. Carbon filters capture odours and harmful toxins like paint fumes, whereas HEPA filters trap 99.7% of particles 0.3 microns or bigger, such as pet dander and dust. Choosing an air purifier that has both will offer the most effective allergy relief. 

HEPA vacuums will pick up allergens that have settled on the floor. Vacuum cleaners without HEPA filters can't capture the smallest, most problematic allergens and will blow these back into the air. HEPA filter vacuums are designed to capture particles as small as 0.3 microns and trap over 99% of the dust mite matter, pollen, pet dander and other allergens.

Choose duvets specifically designed to reduce allergens like dust mites and bacteria. Most anti allergy duvets are specially treated to make them anti-bacterial, making it harder for dust mites to survive.

If you suffer from asthma or allergies, anti allergy pillows are a must. Besides supporting your head and neck, they provide protection against dust mites, odour-causing bacteria, and allergens to ensure you get a good night's sleep.

There are a number of anti allergy mattresses available for adults and children. The anti allergy cover can help to prevent dust mites and skin irritation, while some are free of chemical treatment as well.

While you should keep your doors and windows closed, also avoid drying your laundry outdoors as clothing left outside can pick up pollen. Why not use an indoor clothes airer or tumble dryer instead?

Dust can get trapped in piles of clothing, or boxes can trap dust and allergens. Cut the clutter and leave them nowhere to hide.

Warm steam will help clear your sinuses and to loosen mucus. For extra oomph, add a few drops of menthol essential oils.

Electric diffusers release a steady stream of mist, infused with scent. Great for relaxing but also handy when suffering with allergies. Pop by your bed or next to the sofa to make the most of the aroma.

Allergens, dust, and dirt are invisible elements that settle on carpets, sofas and curtains. Keep them clean to help improve the air quality at home.

Prevent the collection of debris and pollutants in your air purifiers and vacuum cleaners by cleaning them regularly.

Products with the Allergy UK seal of approval have been scientifically tested to prove their effectiveness in removing or reducing allergens from a sufferer's environment.

Products accredited by Allergy Standards Limited have been independently tested to determine that they are suitable and, most importantly, effective for allergy and asthma sufferers.

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