Millions of people suffer from allergies caused by everyday exposures to allergens such as dust mites, mold, pet dander, and pollens. According to the CDC, the number of allergy suffers is actually one in five Americans! Are you or someone in your home one of them? If the answer is yes there are easy steps you can take to help protect your family from the nasty “triggers” that set of the allergic reaction and limit coming in contact to known allergens in order to prevent symptoms. You might not be able to control the environment, but you can definitely learn to reduce the irritants in your home that cause sniffling, sneezing, itching, and watering eyes.
Even though combating allergies is a year long fight for most individuals, with the warmer weather comes an increase in allergens. Our wonderful friends at Lysol would like to share simple and smart recommendations to help allergy proof your home. Join head Lysol Microbiologist Joe Rubino and nationally-renowned Pediatrician Dr. Laura Jana on an interactive tour of a real home as they show you some of the most important places where you can take action to reduce allergens in your house and help keep your family healthy this season. Check it out!
Lysol Prize Pack Giveaway!
The nice people at Lysol would like to offer a reader a prize pack containing items to get them started on combating allergens in their home including
(1) LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes
(1) LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes: Dual Action
(2) Allergy Defense Pillow Protector
(1) Dust Pan and Brush
To enter the giveaway please check out the Lysol website and come back here leaving me a comment with something you learned.
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Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Info will be forwarded to sponsor.
Open To US Residents Only- age 18 +
The contest ends May 7th, 11:59 PM eastern
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