Allergy season is here. This can make spending time on your apartment balcony a challenge! Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can prepare your apartment for this season of sniffles. Consider the following tips and tricks for readying your apartment for allergy season:

Sweep

One of the most obvious ways to prep your patio area for warmer weather is to regularly sweep! Not only will this spruce up your balcony, but it will also clear any pollen build up. If it’s available to you, we also suggest pressure washing your patio floor or even simply hosing it down to really get it squeaky clean.

Wash Furniture

In addition to cleaning the floor of your balcony, we advise you to wash your patio furniture. This includes wiping down any exposed furniture and throwing cushion covers into the wash for a deep clean. Throughout the warmer months, consider going one step further and covering any unused furnishings or bringing cushions indoors to keep allergens at bay.

Hang Curtains or a Screen

To help you block out pollen and dust, consider hanging curtains or installing a screen. These can serve as an extra line of defense between you and the outdoors, which can help make your outdoor living space more accessible and enjoyable throughout the warmer seasons.

Contact One 51 Place to learn more about our apartment complex, located in Alachua, FL. Or, check out our other articles for more renter-friendly tips.