0Chilly breezes and yellowing leaves aren’t the only signs that summer is coming to a close. As the seasons change, new allergens—of both the indoor and outdoor variety—fill the air. Like spring and summer, fall brings its own assortment of seasonal plants (and the pollen that comes with them). Combined with the dust, wind, and mold that accompanies fall weather, those who struggle with allergies may be anything but enthusiastic for the arrival of autumn.
With all-natural cleaning agents from Charlie’s Soap, it’s time to put the fun back into fall. Whatever allergies this season has to throw at you, we’ve got the cleaning prowess to keep allergens at bay. Let’s talk about the importance of combating fall allergens through gentle but powerful cleaning solutions.
Allergens, Inside and Out
One of the biggest fall allergies is ragweed, which pops up in rural and urban areas alike. As these plants start blooming near the end of summer and into fall, their pollen finds their way through your filters and into your home. To prevent outdoor allergies like ragweed from taking over your home, powerful cleaners—like Charlie’s Indoor & Outdoor Surface Cleaner—are your best bet. Regular household maintenance with effective, natural cleaners can help keep pollen and other outdoor allergies at bay.
As well as new outdoor allergies, fall often sees an increase in several indoor allergies. These include:
Mold
During the fall, the rise of humidity in the air contributes to the development of mold. If you live in an area prone to rain and snow in the fall, mold spores can easily find their way into your house. For those with asthma, mold can pose a significant risk to health. Additionally, colder fall weather often means spending more time indoors, which increases exposure to mold and similar indoor allergens.
Dust and Dust Mites
Though summer is often thought to be the dustiest season, fall sees its fair share of breezy days—and the dust and dust mites that accompany them. Seasonal winds bring waves of pollen and dust into your home, where it lingers and resettles in a cycle of sneeze-inducing dust.
Along with dust comes the inevitable dust mites. Like mold, dust mites thrive in humidity. As moisture levels rise, dust mites are attracted to your home. There, they leave waste that can trigger allergic reactions. Dust mites tend to fester in cushions, furniture, and bedding.
Harsh Cleaners
Harsh cleaners are one of the most insidious indoor cleaners. Often, when combating these indoor and outdoor allergens, it’s tempting to pull out the caustic chemicals. These cleaners are chock full of additives and irritants—and may even end up contributing more to your allergies than eliminating them. The surfactants, fragrances, and bleaches used in chemical cleaners can irritate the skin and lungs. From your home to your clothes, these additives can linger for months. Heads up to customers new to Charlie’s—even if you’ve used Charlie’s Soap laundry detergents to detox that itchy-and-stiff feeling from your warm-weather wardrobe, your fall and winter wear will still be chock-full of all the irritants in your old detergent. To effectively combat fall allergy season, you need powerful, natural cleaning solutions.
All-Natural Cleaning Solutions
While regular cleaners rely on irritating chemicals, eco-friendly alternatives incorporate safe, natural ingredients. With gentle ingredients on the skin and lungs, these cleaners still pack a powerful punch against dirt, dust, and other allergens. Instead of harsh chemical cleaners, you need gentle, natural cleaning solutions to maintain a healthy environment in your home.
Fight Fall Allergens with Charlie’s Soap
Charlie’s Soap has the gentle, multi-purpose cleaning solutions you’ve been looking for. We offer a variety of household cleaners, from our Indoor & Outdoor Surface Cleaner to our 1001 Degreaser. Each of our cleaners is stuffed with enough cleaning power to take on the toughest messes. Use our Kitchen & Bath Cleaner to target humidity-prone areas to prevent the development of mold. Then, use our powerful natural detergents to wash your bedding and upholstery to deter dust mites and their related allergens. Explore more from Charlie’s Soap and experience a clean, for life.
