Don't carry summer allergens into fall – this is the 1 household item you must launder as summer ends to prevent stuffy, itchy noses

An autumnal bedroom with brown bedding, a patterned headboard, and a white chair beneath a lamp in the corner beside a window. .

As summer wraps up, many of us focus on swapping wardrobes or decorating for the new season, but one hidden culprit of seasonal discomfort often gets overlooked.

Allergens like pollen, dust, and dander don’t just disappear with the warm weather – they settle into the soft surfaces all around your home.