How to Allergy Proof Your Car

Charlotte Shaff

02/28/2023

Buckle up, we’re in for a rough allergy season. Thanks to more winter rain than usual, we can expect fast-growing weeds and high levels of pollen released by trees and plants.

While doctors recommend allergy sufferers keep windows closed, regularly wash bedding and change clothes if they’ve been outdoors, your Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) offer steps for a healthier ride.

Keep It Clean

• Dust the dashboards.

• Wipe down doors.

• Thoroughly vacuum floor mats.

Use The Right Filter

• A ‘cabin air filter’ is designed to ensure the air inside your car is free from environmental pollutants when the windows are rolled up.

• If the cabin air filter is in poor condition it can trap irritants and cause you to breathe in more contaminants than if the windows were down.

• A clogged air filter can also reduce airflow and impact your air conditioning.

• Make sure the air conditioning is on the recirculation setting.

Check The Windows

• During peak allergy season, keep your windows rolled up.

• Check for gaps or cracks that could let allergens in.

• Make sure the air conditioning is on the recirculation setting

Allergy and Asthma Facts

• There’s no cure for asthma and allergies.

• Asthma affects more than 24.5 million Americans

• More than 50 million Americans have all types of allergies.

• Air pollution includes gases, smoke from fires, volcanic ash and dust particles.

Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

NARPRO (Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals)

The Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) helps car owners find skilled and honest car repair shops. NARPRO only recommends independent, family-owned, full-service auto repair shops that have passed 26 rigorous tests. Visit www.NARPRO.com to find recommended shops near work or home. NARPRO is the easiest way to find an honest mechanic in the Valley.

How to Allergy Proof Your Car

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