

Allergies can be deeply annoying and sometimes even life-threatening. Thankfully, you can reduce flare-ups by being strategic about the items you use and keep in your home and workplace. Swipe to see our favorite anti-allergen Amazon finds.

Waking up with a stuffy nose is no fun. Dust mites can thrive on pillows and eventually cause allergy flare-ups. Keep your pillows allergen-free with these zippered protectors from Hygea. They block dust mites and other irritants so that your pillows stay fresh and clean for longer. The breathable fabric is also gentle on the skin and remains noiseless when you move, giving you a more comfortable and restful sleep.
Buy from AmazonYour mattress can be a fertile breeding ground for bed bugs, mold and fungi. Keep it pristine with this zippered encasement from Masirs. Unlike standard mattress protectors that only cover the top surface, this encasement fully wraps around your mattress to keep dust, insects and other irritants away. Instead of having to clean your mattress frequently, you can just remove the encasement and throw it into the washing machine.
Buy from AmazonA reliable air purifier is a must if you're highly sensitive to airborne pathogens. The Levoit Core® Mini-P air purifier is compact enough for your bedside table or office desk and features a 3-stage filtration system to effectively trap dust, pollen, pet dander and other airborne particles. It also comes pre-installed with an aromatherapy pad that you can use with your favorite essential oils.
Buy from AmazonHigh humidity makes it easy for dust mites, mold and mildew to thrive in your home or office. The Frigidaire 50-pint dehumidifier pulls out excess moisture from the air, eliminating musty odors and keeping your environment comfortably dry. This unit also comes with WiFi connectivity, allowing you to monitor and manage your home's humidity levels from the Frigidaire® app.
Buy from AmazonFor people with sensitive skin, Clean Cult's Free & Clear laundry detergent strips away dirt and stains from clothes without leaving behind irritating scents and synthetic dyes that could trigger skin reactions. Aside from fighting stains and odors, it also acts as a mild softener. Plus, the packaging for their 1-quart detergent looks like an aesthetic milk carton, made of eco-friendly and recyclable paper-based material.
Buy from AmazonKnowledge is power and monitoring the air quality in your living spaces can help allergy sufferers connect symptom flare-ups to specific rooms, times of day or household activities. The GoveeLife smart air quality monitor accurately tracks temperature, humidity and levels of PM2.5 (particulate matter that has a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller). It refreshes every two seconds to give you the most updated data and can also connect with other Govee Smart Home appliances.
Buy from AmazonAllergens can hide in your carpets, rugs and upholstery. Keep your home free free of dust and other allergy-triggering airborne particles by regularly cleaning with a powerful vacuum cleaner. The Shark NV501 model lifts dirt and debris in a single pass and comes with a handful of detachable cleaning heads to target specific areas in your home, from floors to crown moldings.
Buy from AmazonIt's tempting to use old t-shirts as cleaning rags but shirts have smooth cotton fibers that tend to push dust, pollen and pet dander around, kicking them up into the air where you can inhale them. A microfiber cloth, on the other hand, is much finer than cotton and has strands that do a better job of trapping and retaining tiny allergens. These microfiber cleaning cloths from E-Cloth remove dust and grime from surfaces without leaving unsightly streaks.
Buy from AmazonRegularly replacing your HVAC air filters significantly lowers the number of allergy triggers in your indoor air. These MPR 2800 filters from Filtrete trap unwanted air particles while letting cleaner air flow through. They also have a high rating of MERV 14 which means they can capture not just visible dust but also particles that the naked eye can't see such as bacteria, sneeze droplets and many virus-carrying nuclei.
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