Allergy Season Survival Tips

Depending on how you look at it, Spring brings out the best or the worst in allergens!
Thankfully, the great folks at all® have you covered.​

All® free clear laundry detergent is formulated to remove 99% of the top everyday and seasonal allergens, including the #1 spring allergen – tree and grass pollen.* My parents have been using all® free clear liquid laundry detergent since it came out and since I often do laundry when I visit them I have had the pleasure of using it, too. Recently, I received a free bottle and wanted to give you some allergy-fighting tips that along with using all® free clear can help you combat spring allergy season.

Avoid going outdoors when the pollen count is very high.

1. Hot, dry, windy days are peak allergy times.
2. Pollen counts are highest in the morning, so schedule outdoor events later in the day.
3. Get an allergy-free family member or friend to mow the lawn.
4. Consider exercising indoors on very high-pollen days.

If you’re not a fan of the way many allergy medications make you feel give saltwater a try.

1. Try a saline nasal rinse (either with a neti pot or a spray), which helps clear allergens like pollen from your nasal membranes, minimizing symptoms.
2. Gargling with salt water can soothe a sore or scratchy throat. Do this once or twice a day throughout allergy season to ease congestion.

What to do about your eyes.

1. Get relief with cool eye compresses. They may improve appearance and reduce unwanted eye allergy symptoms.
2. Wear big sunglasses to block pollen entry into your eyes and eyelids, especially on windy days.
3. Wash your eyelids gently when you wash your face each morning.

Keep allergens out of your hair.

1. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to prevent pollens from landing on top of your head.
2. Don’t use hair gel and similar hair-care products that can act as “pollen magnets” during the height of allergy season. 

Don’t drag allergens throughout your home.

1. Take a shower to remove pollen and mold from your skin and hair.
2. Take off the clothes you wore outside and place them in the washing machine right away.
3. Kick off your shoes at the front door.
4. Don’t hang sheets and clothes on the line to dry in the fresh spring air. 

Fight the allergens that do make it into your home.

1. Use a vacuum with double-bagging or HEPA filter.
2. If cleaning stirs up your allergies, wear an allergy mask.
3. Reduce the amount of carpeting and drapes in your home. Consider tile and hardwood.
4. Roll up your blinds and shades.

Consider planting an allergy-friendly garden.

1. Plant Gladiolus, Periwinkle, Begonia, Bougainvillea, Iris, and Orchid. These plants won’t aggravate your allergies.  
2. Avoid Daisies, Chrysanthemum, Amaranthus, Dahlia, Sunflower, Black-eyed Susan, Zinnia, Privet, and Lilac. These flowers will drive up your allergy symptoms, especially if you really inhale their aroma up close.

With several years of record-breaking levels of seasonal pollens, it is essential to have an allergy survival plan in place. Do you have a survival plan? Have you got a great tip that I didn’t list? Please join our all® Free & Clear Make This Allergy Season A Happy One Discussion and share with your fellow allergy sufferers!

*Dog and cat dander, dust mite matter, ragweed pollen, grass/tree pollen. all® free clear is not intended to treat or prevent allergies.