Kick Allergy Season To The Curb With These Allergy-Proofing Tips | Hagerstown, MD

May 26, 2023

Have those pesky allergies been bothering you all spring season?! Did you know that if your vehicle is dirty, covered in dust or pollen, or your air filters are old, it can worsen your current situation? It sure can and this May we want to help you clean up your ride and avoid those terrible seasonal allergies! We have put together an easy guide on how to allergy-proof your Toyota. And if you’re in need of assistance, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our team online today and hurry on in for our team to get your vehicle ready to conquer the rest of spring and summer! We look forward to working with you and your Toyota – see you soon!

Change Out Air Filters

Air filters are sometimes the most forgotten thing in a vehicle. While air filters are the barrier between you and the pollen inside your cabin, it is crucial to swap out your air filters at the start of each season for plenty of reasons. We recommend changing at the beginning of the spring season and checking back again towards the end to ensure smart, clean breathing when you’re inside your vehicle.

Clean Those Carpets

Your vehicle’s carpeting is known to be a home for allergens, dirt, dust, and all things nasty. The first way to allergy-proof your ride is to make sure your carpeting (and seating) is clean and dry. If you want to go the extra step, invest in all-season floor mats to make this process easier or to keep allergens from building up in your vehicle’s carpeting.

Keep Your Windows Closed

Pollen season is here and that means you’ll be sneezing in no time! Let’s cut back on those sneeze attacks by keeping our windows closed tight when pollen is at its peak. We also recommend using only the recirculating cycle if or when you need to use your air conditioner in order to avoid pollen from entering your vehicle’s cabin.

Avoid Irritants

Many drivers think cleaning their vehicle with strong fragrance products or adding a new air freshener to their vehicle will make all those bad smells go away. And in some cases, they will. But those fragrances can add irritation and could make those allergies worse. So, avoid all that and choose something that will not irritate your nasal membranes.