{"id":1048,"date":"2026-06-17T06:51:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bondcleaningbiggerawaters.com.au\/blog\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2026-06-17T06:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:51:03","slug":"winter-allergies-get-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bondcleaningbiggerawaters.com.au\/blog\/winter-allergies-get-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Allergies Get Worse in Winter \u2014 And It’s Not the Cold\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s winter in Australia, and everyone\u2002is talking about it. From what I\u2019ve heard, \u2018allergy relief\u2019 is expected. During winter, pollen counts go down, windows remain shut, and people hardly stay outside. Yet, contrary to this, many homes will witness winter causing more sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and difficulty breathing. As such, if you can identify with these symptoms, likely, your cold is not the issue; one of the most commonly overlooked causes of allergies in the winter is indoor allergens such as dust mites found in carpets, furniture and bedding. Because the weather is cold outside, we spend a lot of time indoors, and because of this, we are continually breathing the same air over and over again, which causes these microscopic particles to build up within the home, where the air you are breathing is filled with these types of allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So it turns out that winter allergies and carpet dust mites are the problem in an increasing number of Australian homes. Identifying the cause will be the initial step in the relief from symptoms and in transforming your home to a healthier environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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<\/span>Indoor Air Changes Fast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Winter is wintery, and so things about our home use change. Doors and\u2002windows are kept shut longer to keep the heat in. Heat runs more, and airflow\u2002is restricted. The word “Dust Bowl” refers to a location where several different types of indoor allergens accumulate; rather than being kept at bay by removing them. Your indoor allergies will remain fairly consistent regardless of what time of year or what temperature it is. On the other hand, your allergies to things outside will usually come and go based on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common sources of indoor allergens include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n