15 Must-Have Home Products for People with Allergies

The Levoit 300 packages a HEPA-grade filter in a fairly compact, 14-inch height. It takes air in from a 360-degree air inlet and effectively cleans more than 1,000 square feet of space. The Levoit filters 99.97 percent of pollen, dust, and dander, not to mention odors and smoke.

This set of Coyuchi undyed towels is made of sustainably grown and woven organic cotton. It’s free of irritating chemicals and toxins that can cause skin irritation. The highly absorbent towels are also quick-drying, so there’s less of a chance that bacteria will grow on them.

If you wake up with red eyes and a runny nose, the problem might be the chemicals and dyes in your sheets. Cariloha Resort bamboo sheets are made of 100 percent viscose from bamboo, with a sateen finish. Since they’re hypoallergenic and are not chemically treated, the breathable, odor-resistant bamboo sheets (which are twice as soft as cotton) won’t irritate your skin.

Washing your bedding can reduce dust and other allergens, but your mattress won’t fit in the washing machine. Hospitology’s hypoallergenic mattress encasement zips all the way around to protect the top, bottom, and sides of the mattress, protecting it from bacteria, dust mites, pollen, and bed bugs. It’s waterproof (but breathable) on all six sides, too.

The Airthings Wave Plus Air Quality Monitor can detect volatile organic compounds, radon, and carbon dioxide, in addition to monitoring temperature, air pressure, and humidity levels. (Monitoring and adjusting indoor humidity is important, given that moisture can lead to mold and dry air is conducive to colds and flu.) When air quality monitor mounted on the wall like a smoke detector, you can wave your hand in front of it for a visual update: The device will turn green (for good air quality), yellow (for fair air quality), or red (for poor air quality).

In our tested guide to the best robot vacuums, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni wowed our reviewers as the Best Overall pick. This vacuum-mop hybrid has a large detergent reservoir, roomy clean and dirty water tanks, and even cleans up well after a shedding dog. BobVila.com product reviewer Paul Rankin calls it “the closest thing to a zero-maintenance robot cleaner I’ve tested.”

Whether sleeping on your back, side, or stomach, your head is cradled on your pillow for several hours each night. And when you combine those foam by-products in your pillow with dust mites, allergens, sweat and bacteria, it’s enough to cause nightmares. However, the Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow is hypoallergenic, made of memory foam and microfiber. The fill is encased in a stretchy liner, and then covered by a case that’s made of bamboo-derived viscose rayon and polyester to resist dust mites.

When assembling an allergy-proof bedroom, don’t forget your covers. The Mellanni Bedspread Coverlet Set combats allergens in two ways. First, the brushed microfiber material is hypoallergenic and minimizes dust mites, moisture, and allergens (and it also resists fading, wrinkles, and stains). Also, since the bedspread is oversized, it hinders the amount of dust that gathers under your bed.

Steam is a powerful ally against germs and debris, and the Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop steams and sanitizes hardwood, tile, and other types of hard floors. It can eliminate 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria without using harmful chemicals. For tough, sticky areas, the flip-down easy scrubber brushes them away. And thanks to its swivel steering, we found it easy to maneuver around and under furniture when testing the best steam mops.

All kinds of germs lurk in your trash can—you don’t want to touch that lid! The Kohler 8-Gallon Loft Stainless Steel Step Trash Can has a metal foot pedal for hands-free operation. The trash can also has a fingerprint-proof finish to keep it looking clean, comes with a removable plastic liner, and uses regular trash bags. Available in black with stainless steel, and white with stainless steel.

Staying hydrated is important, especially if you have allergies, but contaminants in the water can cause health issues. The LARQ Self-Cleaning Stainless Steel Water Bottle uses UV-C LED technology to sanitize the water inside and also clean the bottle’s interior. By touching the button on the top, the inside of the bottle (and its contents) is cleaned in 60 seconds, and it continues cleaning every 2 hours to ensure the water bottle remains free from bacteria and viruses.

If you need a heavy-duty air purifier for high-traffic areas or open floor plans, consider the Molekule Air Pro with PECO Technology. It’s designed for extra-large rooms of up to 1,000 square feet and uses PECO technology to not only capture but actually destroy pollen, black mold, bacterial spores, viruses, burnt food odors, dust mites and cockroach allergens, detergent, tobacco smoke, pet dander, and other pollutants. (We liked its Mini+ for small rooms when we last tested air purifiers for smoke, so we feel confident that the large version is also highly effective.)

The air purifier uses intuitive controls with tap-and-swipe features, and the app can also be accessed from your smartphone to see the filter status, and air particle level. Molekule’s stylish appliance has a vegan leather strap and a hidden cable management system in the base to keep the cord out of sight.

A clean home goes a long way in reducing allergens, but you don’t want a vacuum that’s just going to push dust and dirt around. When we tested the best vacuums, we rated the Samsung Jet 90 Stick Cordless Vacuum highly for capturing pet dander, dust, pollen, and other allergens on hardwood, tile, and carpets using a 5-layer HEPA filtration system. The unit’s freestanding Clean Station contains 99.9 percent of the emptied debris from the stick’s dust bin, ensuring that vacuumed dander and dust doesn’t reenter your environment.

Humidifying the air can help to reduce allergy symptoms, and the Dreo 6-liter warm and cool mist Humidifier can ensure the right level of moisture regardless of the season. It’s designed for large rooms up to 550 square feet, has a maximum runtime of 60 hours, and can be controlled through the Dreo app. A quiet, lights-free Sleep Mode and dual-pad aroma tray are nice feature upgrades.

A dirty furnace air filter doesn’t just make your HVAC system work harder—it also contributes to indoor air pollution. That’s why you need to change your air filter at least once every 3 months for it to work efficiently. Filtrete Micro Allergen Defense Air Filter is certified allergy- and asthma-friendly and captures a variety of particles in your home, including dust, lint, pollen, dust mite debris, pet dander, and smoke.