Most of the allergies we are faced with begin in our homes.

The fight against allergies is an on-going one! Since there is no real cure for allergies, the only way we can continue to live our normal lives is by preventing them to an extent. That is a task easier said than done, but with billions of people across the world suffering from some or the other allergy, there really is nothing else that we can do!

Most of the allergies we are faced with begin in our homes. We live in environments that are utterly polluted, and we expect to get reprieve once we reach home. And if our homes are not free of allergens, where we do we relax?
The good thing is that there are several easy-to-use home products which can make our homes significantly free of allergens. Here are a few of the top tips –

• Air purifiers – Especially for people who suffer from air-borne allergens – including those which cause breathing difficulties, there are special air purifiers that can be installed at home to filter out the dust. For people with severe allergies, minor changes may have to be made in their homes to reduce direct ventilation from outside, and all air coming into the home passes through dust filters. There are various air fresheners which have in-built anti-allergen properties, and they'll also leave the home smelling good! Pet dander is another common allergen, and if you have pets at home, it is necessary that you have an air filter which is capable of filtering out the dander floating around your home.

• Hypoallergenic bedding – A bulk of the allergens at home are present inside our bedding, and they are the primary cause for problems like Asthma and skin allergies. We today have options in bedding which are certified as hypoallergenic – meaning they don't encourage allergens and dust mites to make our bedding their home. There are several kinds of hypoallergenic bedding available in the market today – from complete bedding sets made of natural materials, the actual bedding products themselves range from hypoallergenic pillows and covers to mattress pads that can just be slipped over your bedding, making it instantly hypoallergenic. This is probably the top option recommended by allergy specialists from around the world.

• Mold Control – Mold is a common cause for allergies, and we have a lot of mold at home – especially if we live in a damp area. Mold cleaners available commercially ensure that the home is kept dry, and dry homes don't encourage the growth common allergens.

• HEPA certified vacuum cleaners – Changing your vacuum cleaners at home to one which is certified as 'HEPA' – High Efficiency Particulate Air – is another easy change that can make a huge difference in making your home allergen-free. Vacuuming dust-accumulating areas like curtains, carpets, and rugs, will ensure that there are substantially less pollen and dust mites in the air.

What is so surprising is that these simple home products can make a huge change in your lifestyle. Breathing free and sleeping peacefully is just a few decisions away!