Spring Allergies & Indoor Air Quality: How to Breathe Easier This Season

Spring has arrived in Houston, bringing warmer weather, blooming flowers, and unfortunately, allergy season. 🌸🌿 While outdoor allergens like pollen are a well-known culprit, poor indoor air quality can make allergy symptoms even worse.

If you're experiencing sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, or headaches, your home’s air could be contributing to the problem. Here’s what you need to know to breathe easier this spring.

1. Keep Pollen & Allergens Out

🚪 Limit outdoor allergens indoors by keeping windows closed on high-pollen days.🌬️ Change your HVAC filters regularly to trap pollen, pet dander, and dust.

🧥 Leave shoes and jackets at the door to prevent tracking in allergens.

2. Control Humidity & Prevent Mold Growth

💧 Houston’s springtime humidity can create the perfect conditions for mold growth, triggering allergies and respiratory issues.

✅ Maintain indoor humidity between 40-50% with dehumidifiers and proper ventilation.

🔎 Schedule a mold inspection if you notice musty odors, condensation, or recent water damage.

3. Improve Indoor Air Quality

💨 Use air purifiers with HEPA filters to capture airborne irritants.

🛑 Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air.

🧹 Spring clean smartly by dusting with a damp cloth and vacuuming with a HEPA filter.

4. Get an Air Quality Assessment

If you or your family members suffer from persistent allergy symptoms, an indoor air quality test can identify hidden pollutants affecting your health.

📞 Houston Enviro Assessments can help you assess and improve your home's air quality this spring! Schedule your assessment today at (713) 723-3330 or visit houstonenviroassessments.com.