our clothing. They can stick to our shoes. And, of course, then it makes sense that they could stick to our phone, phone covers, things like that,” says Gupta.
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However, allergists don’t want you to become overly worried about this, Gupta shares.
At certain times of the year, you can help yourself if you have seasonal allergies by taking off your shoes when you go inside from outdoors, Gupta shares. You can change your clothes and wash your hands.
It may also be helpful to wash your phone cases, Gupta says, and to find out what might be a safe way to clean your phone screen without damaging it.
“If you’re really a severe allergy sufferer, maybe you take a shower as soon as you walk in the house, but definitely before you go to bed so that if the allergens are in your hair, you can wash your hair,” Gupta adds.
If you’re allergic to dust mites, which is really an allergy to the mites’ poop, you should dust with a damp cloth rather than a dry rag, Gupta advises. Wash your sheets weekly in hot water to rid them of the dust mite debris.
If you are using a smartphone without regularly cleaning it, she suggests trying not to touch your eyes right after you’ve touched your phone.
“Especially if your allergies do affect your eyes,” Gupta says