Create a pollen-free bedroom sanctuary

What to Do

Designate your bedroom as a pollen-free zone with these combined measures: HEPA purifier running continuously, allergen-proof bedding encasements, windows always closed, no outdoor clothing worn in the room, shower before entering, and no pets allowed.

Why It Works

This creates a nightly allergen-recovery period where your immune system is not being stimulated for 6-9 hours. The cumulative overnight break from allergen exposure leads to noticeably better daytime symptom control even without changing anything else about your routine.

Tips

• Change into clean indoor clothes in another room before entering the bedroom
• Hard flooring is preferable to carpet (if carpet exists, HEPA vacuum twice weekly)
• Minimize fabric furnishings — fewer curtains, no upholstered headboards
• Wash all bedding weekly in hot water (130°F/54°C) to kill dust mites