Be Sneeze-free

Home is where the sneezes are--especially during the winter months. Most of us have our homes sealed tight against Jack Frost's icy touch, but that may not be the best thing. A sealed home traps allergens and stale air inside, making your allergies more prevalent. Here are tips to make your home as allergy free as possible:

• Wash the curtains and bedding to cut down on dust and kill dust mites.


• Bathe your pets (carefully) and wash their blankets in hot water. Cat or dog dander and hair can cause allergic reactions.


• Change furnace air filtres regularly to cut down on airborne dust.


• Damp-mop floors and dust furniture and knick-knacks regularly.


• Avoid fumes from painting and cleaning products.


• Don't over-humidify. Too much humidity promotes the growth of mould.


• Vacuum frequently and be sure to change the bags or filtres regularly.

--Healthy Horizons