Breathe easy this spring: 5 ways to reduce allergens in your home

A Heat Recovery Ventilation system, or HRV, is one of the best ways to improve your air quality and get rid of any excess humidity in your home. The HRV works by exhausting air outside while simultaneously replacing it with fresh air that flows into your home through your furnace.

A simple way to keep your HRV running smoothly and efficiently is by regularly cleaning the filters about every 3 months or so.

You can follow along with a tutorial on how to clean your HRV filter here: https://anhwp.com/maintaining-your-hrv-filter/

For spring and summer months, the ideal humidity for your home is between 35-40%. Going above this range can create excess humidity that can create problems for your home, and can also worsen your allergies!

Cleaning your humidifier filter or vapor pad can remove mineral deposits and increase the efficiency of your humidifier.

Follow along with a tutorial on maintaining your humidifier here: https://anhwp.com/cleaning-your-humidifier/

Prevent allergens like pollen from entering your home by closing windows and turning on your air conditioning for fresh air! At the beginning of spring, it is best practice to clean your AC’s air filter. You can also book an AC tune-up to ensure maximum performance for the warm weather to come!

Control allergens like dust and pet dander with carpet and rug cleaning. First, start with a vacuum that has a beater bar moving furniture to get to places where dust and pet hair may collect. You can also clean your carpets with a product containing anti-allergens. Be sure to consult a professional regarding the best cleaning product for your carpet whether it is made for cleaning nylon, olefin or wool. Seasonal carpet cleaning will remove oils and imbedded dirt and renew your carpets.

For more information on floor care, refer to your Care & Maintenance Guide, or visit our website: https://anhwp.com/homeowners/maintaining-your-home/new-home-care-maintenance/flooring/

An easy way to reduce dust mites in your home is to clean bedding and blankets on a regular basis. You’ll want to wash all items on the hottest temperature your textiles allow which will kill the dust mites lingering on your items and keeping the sneezes at bay!