Celebrity Allergy Sufferer Finola Hughes Offers Tips to Reduce Allergens
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As autumn approaches and days cool
down, folks begin preparing for the inevitable shift to more home-based
activities.
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For the 62 million Americans who suffer from indoor allergies and asthma,
the warmth of home may be anything but comforting. Summer air can draw scores
of dust and allergens into heating ducts, curtains, bedding and carpets -- all
of which unleash their fury with the first blast of heat from your furnace.
Now is the time to prepare. Just ask allergy sufferer Finola Hughes,
daytime Emmy Award-winning actress who hosts the Style Network's, "How Do I
Look?"
"Updating your wardrobe for fall is typically a given, but many people
overlook the importance of making changes to their homes for the coming
months," says Hughes. "For me, allergy-proofing is essential. Otherwise, I
find that my eyes are constantly itching, I'm sneezing, and even worse, I'm
often tired throughout the day."
To allergy-proof your home, Hughes recommends starting with the bedroom
since it's where people spend the majority of their time. She says simple tips
like washing sheets weekly in hot water and removing dust magnets like books
and clutter have made a significant difference in her health as an allergy
sufferer.
It's also important to keep pets out of the bedroom. According to the
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, a whopping 100 percent of
U.S. households have detectable levels of dog and cat dander.
Hughes also suggests encasing your pillows and mattresses with
allergen-barrier protectors, like Aller-Ease(R) allergen filtration products.
Hughes prefers the Aller-Ease brand because it carries products made with
cotton fabric, providing cool comfort and breathability while she sleeps,
allowing her to feel well-rested and refreshed in the morning.
Backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal, Aller-Ease products are
doctor-recommended sleep solutions for allergy and asthma sufferers.
Microscopic allergens borne of dust mites, mold, pet dander, pollen and fungal
spores are no match for the state-of-art allergen barrier technology and
softness of Aller-Ease products.
"Aller-Ease products help me forget I'm an allergy sufferer and instead
focus on my career and most importantly, my family," says Hughes. "While
allergy-proofing benefits me, I do it because it benefits my family too. Their
health and comfort always takes precedence in my life."
In addition to her tips for allergy-proofing the bedroom, Hughes offers
these simple, yet, effective tips to keep allergens in check throughout your
home:
-- Substitute blinds or shades, which can be cleaned regularly, in place
of draperies or curtains
-- Change filters for heating and air conditioning monthly
-- Crank up the air conditioning on warm days since the units filter
incoming air and dehumidify the home
-- Bathe pets weekly to minimize the spread of dander
-- Sanitize the bathroom and kitchen to rid them of mold and build-up that
can trap contaminants
"Allergy-proofing your home this fall isn't a chore," says Hughes. "It's
simple! Don't hesitate to make these tips your own. Give allergy-proofing your
own signature style. Experiment and see what works best for you and your
family."
Aller-Ease products include protectors for both pillows and mattresses
(Aller-Ease Classic, Aller-Ease Microfiber, Aller-Ease Cotton and Aller-Ease
Deluxe) as well as bed pillows (Aller-Ease Cotton and Aller-Ease Deluxe).
Aller-Ease products are sold at leading retailers throughout the country.
Learn more about Aller-Ease and allergy-proofing by visiting
www.aller-ease.com.
About American Textile Company
American Textile Company is the leading supplier of quality mattress and
pillow protectors, bed pillows and mattress pads to large and small retailers.
The company's products are designed to improve the quality of sleep. Brands
include Aller-Ease(R), designed especially for asthma and allergy sufferers;
DermaTherapy(R), for people with sensitive skin or chronic skin problems; and
Cool Sensations(TM), bedding constructed with innovative fabric technology
that manages the discomfort and sleeplessness associated with night sweats.
Products are sold at leading retailers in the United States and Canada,
including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Sears, Macy's, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond,
and Linens 'N Things. For more information, visit www.americantextile.com.
Please contact Bridget McNie (412-224-6006 or bridgetm@jackhorner.com) or
Brady Butler (412-224-6002 or bradyb@jackhorner.com) for availability of
Finola Hughes.
SOURCE American Textile Company
Bridget McNie, +1-412-224-6006, or cell, +1-412-953-9114,
bridgetm@jackhorner.com; Brady Butler, +1-412-224-6002, or cell,
+1-412-266-6762, bradyb@jackhorner.com, both for American Textile Company
