How to Manage Nighttime Allergens at Home

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Allergy sufferers, here’s how making Clorox PURE Allergen Neutralizer sprays a part of your allergen management routine can help you reclaim your nights so you can wake up feeling recharged and rested.

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We know bedtime can be a nightly struggle as allergy sufferers wrestle with congestion, coughing and sneezing. Indoor air and surfaces can host a wide range of allergens including pet dander, dust mite matter, pollen and more, disrupting your nights and leaving you tired and sleep-deprived all day.

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Why Allergies Feel Worse at Night

If you’ve ever wondered why allergy symptoms seem to ramp up when your head hits the pillow, you’re not alone. Here are a few reasons why nighttime allergies can be such a struggle:

  • You’re spending hours in one place. At night, you’re in one confined space for 6–8 hours, breathing in whatever impurities are in your bedroom air and bedding. If allergens like dust mite matter or pet dander are present, your symptoms can intensify due to this prolonged exposure.
  • Your bedroom is a magnet for allergens. Soft surfaces like pillows, mattresses, carpets and curtains are cozy, but they’re also prime hiding spots for allergens.
  • Closed windows = trapped allergens. While keeping windows shut helps block outdoor pollen, it also traps indoor allergens in the room with you. Without an allergen management routine and regular cleaning regimen, allergy symptoms can worsen over time.

But there’s good news: with a few simple steps, you can reclaim your nights and wake up feeling recharged and rested. It’s all about feeling good in the spaces you call home.

What you need

Steps to reduce nighttime allergens

  1. Take care of your air

    Air care can be as important as cleaning when it comes to creating comfortable spaces. Use Clorox PURE Allergen Neutralizer Daily Air Spray twice a day (once in the morning and once at night) to help neutralize allergens throughout your bedroom. Developed with Allergists, this innovative spray targets small airborne allergenic proteins, neutralizing them so they are no longer active.

  2. Refresh your fabrics

    Clorox PURE Allergen Neutralizer Fabric & Carpet Spray is great for neutralizing allergens like non-living pollen, dust mite matter and pet dander in your couches, beds, linens, curtains and carpets. For continued effect, make it a part of your regular routine by spraying daily.

  3. Clean up

    Be sure to wipe and dust allergens from your nightstands, window sills and baseboards regularly with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes or a damp cloth.

    Additionally, using HEPA filters and a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner can help reduce airborne exposure to pollen and indoor allergens, according to Dr. Michael O’Connell, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, Board-Certified Allergist.

  4. Manage pet dander

    We know it’s hard to say no to those sweet faces, but keeping pets out of your sleeping space can dramatically reduce exposure to dander. If that’s not an option, clean pet bedding regularly, and spray with Clorox PURE Allergen Neutralizer Fabric & Carpet Spray as directed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my allergies seem worse in the evening?

According to an Allergist at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, throughout the day you can be exposed to a wide load of allergens, both indoors and outdoors. When you lie down in bed or recline on the couch with your favorite nighttime TV show, nasal congestion can worsen as everything in your nose starts to drip down your throat.1

Can I prevent pollen from getting into my home?

There are several steps you can take to help keep your home a safe haven from pollen. Consider keeping windows and doors closed, using HEPA filters and cleaning regularly. Place doormats inside and outside your entryways to trap pollen and remove shoes before entering. Keep pets clean with regular grooming, and change clothes as soon as you come inside.

What are allergens?

Environmental allergens are microscopic proteins contained in substances like non-living pollen, dust mite matter and pet dander. These proteins have a specific shape, which allows them to bind to receptors in your body and trigger an allergic response.

What does allergen neutralization do?

Clorox PURE neutralizes allergens by permanently changing the shape of the proteins. This way, they can’t bind to your body’s receptors. It’s why Allergists like Dr. Michael O’Connell are calling Clorox PURE “a gamechanger for allergy sufferers!”

Do ceiling fans make allergies worse?

Ceiling fans can potentially make allergies worse if they are not properly maintained. Blades can accumulate dust over time, then distribute particles through the air when turned on. Ceiling fans may also kick up dust that has already settled on surfaces, which can trigger your symptoms. A regular wipe-down of your fan blades may help reduce this effect.

Why am I getting allergies and sneezing inside my house?

There are several common allergy triggers that can come from inside the house. According to Dr. Michael O’Connell, “Indoor allergens are suspended in the air so standard household cleaning techniques don’t always work to lower exposure to those allergens as much as you might think.” It’s why Clorox PURE was scientifically designed to target and inactivate the airborne allergens in non-living pollen, dust mite matter and pet dander that can trigger allergic reactions in your body.