Allergic to Cleaning? 13 Ways to Keep Allergies in Check When Spring Cleaning

Wear gloves and a mask

Before you start cleaning, put on a face mask and rubber gloves, recommends board-certified allergist Neeta Ogden, MD. The mask will help you avoid breathing in allergens, and the gloves will keep them away from your whole face. “Even quickly touching your eye or face can lead to allergens reaching your eyes and portals to your airway through the nose and mouth,” says Dr. Ogden.