Ah, spring. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, you’re getting the thermometer out every 3 days because you can’t tell if your family is sick or just sneezing through the pollen. It’s allergy season, folks. Of course, some parts of the country get hit much harder than others, but at one time or another, it’s likely that allergies (seasonal or otherwise) will rear their ugly heads wherever you are. The good news? Allergy relief is right here.
The very first thing you’ll want to do when it comes to allergy relief for yourself or your kiddos is to consult your healthcare provider. Allergies can often be an indicator of something else, or can mask another condition. And, it’s definitely worth noting here that we’re talking about general seasonal allergies—not severe food, medication, or environmental allergies. Those can be life-threatening and best left to your doctor to direct you. But, when it comes to those springtime sniffles, we’ve got you covered with some non-medicated options that can help provide major relief. Check out our picks below.
Mattress & Soft Surface Vacuum & Sanitizer
Your mattress, bedding, furniture, carpet, clothing, and other soft surfaces contain a lot of allergens. Dust mites, particles, pet dander...gross. It happens to all of us and it's unavoidable, but you clean it all up with this beauty. The UV light effectively eliminates 99.99% of allergens, bacteria, mites. while the 5-stage filtration with true HEPA captures and removes dust, pet hair, dander, pollen, mite debris and food crumbs.
No harsh chemicals or fragrances make this mineral spray safe for the family (pets included). It takes care of both air and surface pet dander and other allergens by creating an invisible protective barrier, reducing allergens up to 95%. All you have to do is add water to the prefilled mineral concentrate and spray away. The concentrate is also sold separately if you want to use your own bottle.
One of the easiest ways to keep everyone breathing a little easier is adding an air purifier to the room. This cute penguin is perfect for playrooms and bedrooms and features an advanced 5 level filtration system to remove germs, viruses, and bacteria plus airborne allergens like dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, mold spores, and other common household allergens! The germ-busting UV light and HEPA filter also make this penguin a win.
Scratchy throats are one of the most common signs of those seasonal allergies amping up. Thankfully, these Manuka honey lollipops are perfect for soothing dry, scratchy throats. But that's not all—Manuka honey is a superfood known for its immunity-boosting properties (that's 100% of the recommended dose of vitamin C per serving!).
Dry, itchy, gunked-up (sorry) eyes aren't unusual during allergy season, so using these gentle and effective wet wipes are perfect for delicate eye and lid areas.
Zyrtec Soothing Non-Medicated Micellar Water Wipes
Zyrtec
If you're feeling itchy or having a mild reaction to something in your environment, the Zyrtec wipes are designed to sweep away particles, dust, and dirt to calm any irritation your skin might be experiencing.
It's not at all unusual for allergies to aggravate dry or eczema-prone skin. Start the anti-itch fight right from the shower with Curél's Itch Defense Body Wash. Soap-free and gentle, this jojoba- and olive oil-rich wash helps to soothe and smooth all season long.
If penguins aren't quite your cup of tea, or if you're looking to beat allergens in other areas of your home, the Air Mini+ Purifier from Molekule is primed and ready to take care of rooms up to 250 sq ft. Pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and more all get broken down on the molecular level and swept away (or, for you science-y people, inactivated and turned into harmless gasses like carbon dioxide and water vapor). Looking to purify the air in larger rooms, up to 1,000 sq ft? Check out the Air Pro here.
Self-cleaning and self-cooling sheets? Intriguing, right? These NASA-inspired silver-infused sheets help fight odor and prevent up to 99.7% of bacteria growth, and stay fresh up to 3x longer. Not only does that mean fewer trips to the washing machine; it also means support for healthier skin. But the big news is that they're hypoallergenic, leading to fewer sniffly mornings.
Arm & Hammer Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator Powder has been around as long as we can remember, and this unique formula not only freshens up your space; it also works to reduce allergens hidden in your carpet. Shake it on your carpeted areas and vacuum up the dirt you can see and hidden dust and pollen.
Clothes are notorious for hiding allergy-causing particles; afterall, they go everywhere we do. AllergenWash effectively cleans your laundry and washes away allergens like dust mits, cat and dog dander, and pollen from all fabrics without having to use water temperatures of 140 degrees or higher. Plus, a little goes a long way.
You've probably heard all about Buffy on social media, but there's a good reason they're just. so. popular. The plant-based fibers are thinner and lighter than an eyelash, it's all naturally-dyed and gentle on the skin, and it's cruelty-free. No down allergens, no shifting fillers leaving a bunchy and spotty duvet, plus it's machine-washable. Honestly, what can't this comforter do?
Okay listen. While it's not fun, per se, sinus rinses aren't half as bad as you're thinking they are. Truly. They're painless (thanks to the gentle saline solution) and clears you up almost instantly. Is it gross? Totally can be, but we'd take gross over painful sinus allergies any day. Almost 33k Amazon reviewers swear by it, too. Available for adults and kiddos ages 4+.
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