How to allergy-proof your home in 'sneezy season'

It's that time of year again. As the trees blossom and we look up to the skies, their pollen permeates the air-kick-starting classic allergy symptoms such as sneezing fits and itchy eyes.

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On top of that, common allergens like dust mites, pet dander and mould spores - not to mention pollen from open windows - can build up indoors, making life miserable for allergy sufferers.

The good news? With a few simple cleaning strategies and smart habits, you can reduce allergens, create a healthier home, and breathe easier every day!

Here, This Morning’s Queen of Clean and home expert Lynsey Crombie (@lynsey_queenofclean) shares her top tips to allergy-proof your home effectively...

REGULAR AND EFFECTIVE DUSTING

“Dusting is essential in keeping allergens at bay,” highlights Crombie. “Whilst dry dusting is good and can help, damp dusting is far more effective at capturing dust-rather than just dispersing it into the air and pushing it around.”

She says to ensure you dust with a good-quality microfibre cloth. Moreover, when damp dusting, only dampen the cloth slightly for wiping down surfaces. “This way it will trap particles, rather than allowing them to resettle elsewhere.”

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