DUST-PROOF YOUR HOME ― in minutes!

Forced-air heating, wool blankets that act as dust magnets...this time of year is tough on those of us who suffer from dust allergies! But a few at-home tweaks can help stop the sneezing

- KATIE ALBERTS

AVOID NIGHTTIME TRIGGERS by being ‘lazy’

“There’s evidence to show that not making your bed right away can improve allergy symptoms,” shares allergist Zachary Rubin, M.D., who has millions of fans on social media, and is the author of All About Allergies, out this month. “Making your bed immediately after getting up traps the moisture your body has generated overnight. This increases the dust mite count, since they thrive in damp, humid environments.” Instead, give yourself a break and let your fitted sheet air out for an hour before tidying.

KILL MITES with a deep freeze