When allergy season hits, a few products can make your home a lot more comfortable. Here’s a broad survival kit focused on reducing the allergens around you. For symptoms and medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

1. Air purifier

A HEPA air purifier helps capture pollen, dust, and dander indoors. Match the unit’s room-size rating (CADR) to where you’ll use it, usually the bedroom.

2. HVAC allergen air filters

Higher-rated furnace/AC filters trap more airborne particles throughout the house. Check your system’s size and the MERV rating it supports.

3. Saline nasal rinse

A drug-free way many people use to clear allergens from nasal passages. Follow the instructions and use distilled or properly treated water.

4. Dust-mite mattress protector

An encasing protector creates a barrier against dust mites in bedding. Look for a breathable, zippered cover sized to your mattress depth.

5. Microfiber dusting cloths

Trapping dust instead of scattering it helps during high-allergen months. Wash and reuse them to keep surfaces clear.

The bottom line

Focus on the bedroom first — a purifier plus a mattress protector goes a long way — then improve whole-home filtration. Check current prices on Amazon, and see a doctor about persistent symptoms.

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