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.
- Hot, dry, windy days are peak allergy times.
- Pollen counts are highest in the morning, so schedule outdoor events later in the day.
- Get an allergy-free family member or friend to mow the lawn.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Get relief with cool eye compresses. They may improve appearance and reduce unwanted eye allergy symptoms.
- Wear big sunglasses to block pollen entry into your eyes and eyelids, especially on windy days.
- Wash your eyelids gently when you wash your face each morning.
Keep allergens out of your hair.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat to prevent pollens from landing on top of your head.
- 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.
- Take a shower to remove pollen and mold from your skin and hair.
- Take off the clothes you wore outside and place them in the washing machine right away.
- Kick off your shoes at the front door.
- 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.
- Use a vacuum with double-bagging or HEPA filter.
- If cleaning stirs up your allergies, wear an allergy mask.
- Reduce the amount of carpeting and drapes in your home. Consider tile and hardwood.
- Roll up your blinds and shades.
Consider planting an allergy-friendly garden.
- Plant Gladiolus, Periwinkle, Begonia, Bougainvillea, Iris, and Orchid. These plants won’t aggravate your allergies.
- 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.
*Dog and cat dander, dust mite matter, ragweed pollen, grass/tree pollen. all® free clear is not intended to treat or prevent allergies.