According to PRnewswire, Procter & Gamble has partnered with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to educate people about hidden allergen hot spots.

Most allergy sufferers know about the dust mites in their bed, but they may not know about these hidden hot spots. According to the AAFA, these are five of the most commonly overlooked allergen hot spots in your home:

1. Door Jambs – Constant airflow means that dust will collect here.

2. Window Sills – As with door jambs, airflow can lead to a build-up of dust.

3. Plush Toys – Dust mites are common in plush toys. Wash them in hot water to get rid of the dust mites. Use de-mite Laundry Additive or Allergen Wash to get rid of dust mites in any temperature water. Baby Gund stuffed toys are hypoallergenic and machine washable.

4. Walls – Walls have twice the surface area of floors and ceilings, but they're often overlooked when people are cleaning.

5. Closets & Drawers – Allergens like dander and pollen can stick to your clothes and end up in closest and drawers. The AAFA suggests washing clothing more frequently during the spring and paying more attention to cleaning closets and drawers.

The AAFA is stressing the importance of allergen reduction throughout the entire home this spring.

‘Allergen avoidance and reduction at home is critical to allergy control,’ says Mike Tringale, Director of External
Affairs at AAFA. ‘The first step is to identify the problem areas, and then take the necessary steps to reduce hidden indoor allergens.’

If you're an allergy sufferer, consider vapor steam cleaning as an alterative to cleaning with chemicals. See more safe cleaning options for allergy sufferers.