Battling Seasonal Allergies: 5 Simple Solutions
November 17, 2016This post was sponsored on behalf of RAYCOP. All opinions stated are my own.
During this time of year, my husband and my youngest daughter suffer from seasonal allergies. It’s something that we have learned to manage by using some simple solutions that keep the pollen & other allergens at bay. From keeping the windows shut to using the RAYCOP RS2 regularly, we can combat seasonal allergies effectively. If you or someone you know suffers from allergies, be sure to keep reading for my top five solutions for dealing with seasonal allergies. Plus, find out how you can win a RAYCOP LITE purifier (MSRP: $189.99) for your own home.
Battling Seasonal Allergies: 5 Simple Solutions
Here are my top five tips on keeping the allergens at bay:
1. Go shoeless at home: Did you know that allergens from outdoors are often brought into the home via your shoes? Getting into the habit of leaving your shoes at the door is an easy way to minimize the introduction of allergens into the home. I leave my shoes in this cute basket near my front door to keep things tidy in my entryway.
2. Ditch the carpets: A soft cushion under the feet may feel nice, but carpeting is notorious for being a haven to dust mites and other allergens. Ditch all the carpeting and switch to bare floors or area rugs instead.
3. Shut the windows: The fresh air may feel nice on a breezy day, but if seasonal allergies pose a problem for your health, consider shutting the windows of your home. Especially on days with reportedly high levels of pollen, switch on the air conditioning or heating system to keep your home comfortable. Of course, make sure that the air filter for the HVAC system is replaced regularly. We recently installed a smart thermostat that makes it so easy to keep our home comfortable.
4. Check the pollen forecast: Many local weather channels will broadcast an estimated pollen count on a daily basis. Get into the habit of checking the forecast regularly and plan your day accordingly. If the pollen is unusually high today, skip the park and head to the mall instead.
5. Use the RAYCOP RS2 regularly: RAYCOP purifiers are effective at sanitizing many different surfaces in the home. These purifiers feature a dual filtration system incorporating a high efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) filter, which captures 99.9% of common allergens. Paired with ultraviolet light technology, proper suction and pulsating pads, RAYCOP purifiers are 3 times more effective at removing allergens and outdoor pollutants than a standard vacuum!
With the RAYCOP RS2 purifier, I actually save so much water and energy each month. I can purify my pillows, decorative throws, curtains, and bed linens without having to run the washing machine or use a professional cleaning service. How convenient is that?! Here I am using the RAYCOP RS2 to sanitize a decorative pillow.
The RAYCOP RS2 is not just for delicate fabrics. Featuring a well-balanced combination of UV sterilization, vibration, suction and filtration, the RAYCOP RS2 is effective at sanitizing heavier, more durable materials like our new king-sized mattress.
RAYCOP products have earned a wonderful reputation over the years. RAYCOP is actually a leader in ultra-violet light purifiers, designing their products with the highest quality standards. Thanks to the high level of quality control, sales, and support, you can rest assured that your RAYCOP purifier will deliver the high quality that you have come to expect.
There are two models of RAYCOP purifiers in the US: the $189.99 RAYCOP LITE (lighter, more portable option) and the $349.99 RAYCOP RS2 (offering multiple modes from delicate to heavy). I love that the RAYCOP LITE is perfect for more delicate surfaces (clothing, for example) and the RAYCOP LITE makes it possible to sanitize things like the yoga mat. With the RAYCOP RS2, there are multiple cleaning modes and I can select the mode that best suits the cleaning task at hand.
One of my favorite uses for the RAYCOP RS2 is to sanitize our microfiber sofa. This sofa actually doesn’t have a removable cover, so I would have no other way to clean or sanitize this fabric.
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Get your RAYCOP purifier today by clicking here! Does someone in your house suffer from seasonal allergies?
I am going to have to try some of these, I’ve got very chesty in the new place for some reason so I can only think something nearby is playing with my allergies.
I do suffer from allergies all year long. I have never tried the RAYCOP but would love to!
I suffer from allergies and these are all great tips. I had never heard of the RAYCOP RS2 purifier. Sounds like a great option for our family.
Never heard of this before but I have people in my home that suffer from allergies. Sounds like an amazing product!
My husband has seasonal allergies. We do remove our shoes when we are home and I have mostly hardwood floors. I need to ditch the carpet in the bedrooms.
I want that steamer and we don’t have allergies in our house! We have dust everywhere and I know our friends that do have allergies suffer terribly when they come to our house. I will definitely checking into this.
I have never heard of the Raycop lite but I am interested in getting one for my house. I have bad allergies and I made sure before I bought my house that it was hardwood floors only.
This sounds amazing for dealing allergies!!! They can get to be so bad with the season changes this time of year and in the spring.
My kids had terrible asthma and allergies when they were younger. These are a lot of the tips we took. Removing our carpet helped a lot.
I am definitely going to enter to win one of these! We just got 2 kittens, so it is back to pet dander. Getting hardwood floors is at the top of my list as well.
This is such a great post! And this is coming fro someone who has TERRIBLE seasonal allergies!!
Never heard of this product before! Sounds pretty interesting. Thanks for the chance!
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These are great solutions for seasonal allergies. The RAYCOP RS2 purifier sounds like a great gift idea. I love all that you can do with the machine too. My parents could really use this for a Christmas gift. Thanks for sharing the tips and great gift idea.
I do suffer from seasonal allergies and no i have never tried RAYCOP purifier.
Our entire family suffers from seasonal allergies. The RAYCOP RS2 purifier is very interesting, might be adding it to my Christmas list.
My whole family suffers seasonal allergies. I’ve never tried one of these but would like to.
i do suffer from allergies and i hate them especially dust. no i have not try the raycop befre but from the videos and reviews of others sounds amazing.
Thank you for sharing your seasonal allergies hack. It’s been snowing here for a couple of days now so I am making sure that our home is clean and the kids are fetting the right nutritions they need to avoid getting sick.
These are all great tips for those with allergies. ill have to share it with family and friends.
This would be welcome in my house. We all have bad allergies and always trying something to relieve them.
My kids have allergies. I would like to try this.
i do have seasonal allergies and have never used a raycop but with brestfeeding and being scared to take medicine i am so willing to give this a try.