Spring is a great time to refresh your home. As the weather warms up, many of us open the windows, deep clean, wash soft furnishings and get our homes ready for the new season.

For people living with asthma and allergies, spring can also bring a greater focus on managing potential triggers in the home. Dust, pollen and other allergens can all become part of the indoor environment — and for households with pets, there can be even more to consider.

At Dunlop Foams, we believe creating a comfortable home starts with the products we choose to bring into it.

Foam is part of everyday life

When you think of foam, you might immediately think of a mattress or pillow. But foam is used in many products throughout our homes and everyday lives — from seating and cushions to pet beds, furniture and other comfort and support applications.

That means the materials we choose can be an important consideration when creating a home environment that works for the whole family.

Dunlop Foams is proud to partner with the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program. Dunlop Foams products are Sensitive Choice approved, giving consumers a way to identify products that have been assessed against the program’s asthma and allergy-related criteria.

Pets, allergies and the home

For many families, pets are an important part of the household. They can also bring additional considerations when it comes to keeping the home clean and managing potential allergens.

Pet beds, cushions and other soft furnishings can collect dust, hair and other particles over time. Regular cleaning and choosing materials and products that are appropriate for your household can therefore be part of maintaining a more considered home environment.

Sensitive Choice provides useful guidance for people looking to make informed choices about products that may be relevant to asthma and allergies. View the Sensitive Choice pets and allergies fact sheet.

A spring refresh for a healthier home

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be limited to floors, cupboards and windows. It’s also a good opportunity to look at the everyday products and soft furnishings around your home.

Consider washing or cleaning removable covers, cleaning pet bedding regularly, reducing dust build-up and ensuring your home is well ventilated. And when replacing products, look for options that have been assessed with asthma and allergy considerations in mind.

For Dunlop Foams, their partnership with Sensitive Choice reflects a dedicated commitment to helping consumers make informed choices about the products they use in their homes.

Because a healthy home isn’t created by one product alone. It’s the result of many thoughtful choices — from how we clean and ventilate our homes to the products we choose to live with every day.

This spring, take a fresh look around your home and make choices that help create a comfortable environment for everyone, including the four-legged members of the family.