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It's spring, which for so many people also equals allergies, and if you suffer from spring time allergies, you know how hard it is to get fresh air into your home without all those allergens coming in too. But, did you know that the same allergens are found on surfaces inside 75 million homes across America? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), some of the most common indoor allergens, include dust mites, mold and household pets. Did you know that LYSOL can help control indoor allergens to help keep your family healthy year-round?
Some easy ways to reduce allergy suffering in the home include:
· Reduce Pet Dander - Decrease your exposure to pet dander by keeping your pet out of your bedroom, since this is typically the room in which people spend a majority of their time.
· Wrap Things Up - Put fabric covers over common dust mite hideouts such as pillows, mattresses and sofa cushions and wash bedding often.
· Clear the Air - Prevent pollen from entering your home by keeping windows and doors closed during peak allergy season. Air filters are also considered useful for helping clear the air of lingering allergens triggers.
· Wipe Down Surfaces - Be sure to frequently clean hard surfaces to get rid of allergens in your home. Use LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes to remove 90% of pollen particles and dust mite debris, in addition to killing 99.9% of illness-causing bacteria. Also use LYSOL Disinfectant Spray to kill the source of mold allergens on hard, non-porous surfaces.
· Avoid Mold Spores - To help reduce mold: use an air conditioner in humid climates and avoid the use of humidifiers in dry climates. Also, run the bathroom fan or open the window when showering.
· Talk to Your Doctor - It is important to talk to your doctor about whether or not allergy testing, medications, and/or other measures are recommended.
What I love about Lysol products:
The Disinfecting Wipes 
The Micro-Lock fibers that lock in the particles on the wipes are great. I love knowing that I'm not spreading the allergens around but am trapping them on the wipe. This is especially good to know if you have allergy sufferers in your home.
The Disinfectant Spray
I like the variety of scents that it is available in. I've been able to try a number of them, and this latest can I have is a new one "Early Morning Breeze". If you remember the strong scent of Lysol as a kid, this is not like that at all, it's nice and light and fresh. It is not overpowering. I like using it in the bathroom, as it doesn't mask odors, it cleans the air, and as a bonus leaves a pleasant smell behind.
Lysol would like to give one of my lucky readers a canister of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and a Disinfectant Spray!
To enter the giveaway let me know why you'd like to win.
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Open to US Residents ages 18+, ends May 6, 2010 at 11:59 PM CST. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. E-mail must be in comment or submitted when entering. By entering this giveaway you are stating that you have read my **Privacy/Rules statements and agree to them.
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Reader Comments (159)
I would love to win this because I somewhat of a germ freak. Since one of my twins has been diagnosed with a chronic illness I like to keep our house and cars very clean.
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I learned, "Heating is a good way to remove germs. Generally, the higher the temperature reached, the more germs are killed. Launder your clothes, cleaning cloths and linens at a temperature of at least 135°F."
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I've been on a major cleaning kick lately and Lysol is one of the few brands I trust for fighting germs as well as doing a good job on cleaning.
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I want this bc we use Lysol religiously!
I learned this: Getting your pets immunized and treated for fleas, ticks and intestinal worms can reduce the risk of infection to your family.
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I would like to win because we all get bad indoor allergies and I am willing to give everything a try
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I'd like to win, because I could always use free stuff!
I learned if you haven't used your shower for a bit, let the hot water run a minute or two to remove germs.
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I'd like to win because I am dedicated to keeping my family's surroundings clean & safe from germs.
I'd like to win this because we use Lysol a lot in our home - especially with babies around!
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I learned that the main sources of germs in our homes are people, pets, food and water.
Learned more than 22 million school days are lost each year to the common cold
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Lysol is the one product I trust to disinfect my home.
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I learned to avoid contact between raw foods and cooked foods and use separate cutting boards for each of them.
Because I love Lysol and need to get rid of allergens for my asmatic daughter.
Thanks for the chance.
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At our house we are conscientious about wiping kitchen & bathroom surfaces.
I use the wipes every day. Would love to win some. Thanks.
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i actually don't usually use cleaners and things in my home with chemicals in them, but we camp frequently and I would like these for that reason. Public restrooms and shower houses...they often need some disinfectant help!
i learned that you should not put hot items into the fridge but they should be cooled to room temp first so as not to raise the temp of your fridge air
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Visited their page and learned not to clean pet cages and tanks in your kitchen sink. Use a bucket if necessary. I have not done this but I can imagine some people do.
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I learned If we remember to wash our hands at certain important times during the day, we can substantially reduce our chances of becoming ill:
Before eating or preparing food.
Immediately after handling raw foods, such as poultry.