Central Texas is famous for allergies, from mountain cedar in winter to oak and grass pollen in spring and dust in the long summer. Pollen and dust come in on clothes, shoes and through doors, and settle on every surface in your office.
Your allergy-season checklist
- Use HEPA vacuums. They trap fine particles instead of blowing them back into the air.
- Dust with damp microfiber. Dry dusting just moves pollen around.
- Dust high and low. Vents, light fixtures and the tops of cabinets collect the most.
- Clean entrance mats often. They stop a lot of pollen at the door, until they are full.
- Clean upholstery and carpets. Fabrics hold allergens that vacuuming alone does not remove.
- Change HVAC filters on schedule. Ask your building manager how often.
A seasonal deep clean after cedar season is one of the simplest ways to help your team breathe easier.