The 20-Minute 'Rain Cooling' Method Is the Easiest and Cheapest Way to Reduce Spring Heat and Allergens in Your Home

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At this time of year, opening the windows and feeling the air move through your home can feel vital in overcoming rising humidity and heat. But if you suffer from allergies, doing so usually brings pollen indoors. That's where the 'Rain Cooling' method comes in.

Air quality experts have revealed that you can use the 20 minutes after April showers to your advantage, to ventilate your home without exposing your indoor space to the sharp rise in pollen counts, or running up huge AC bills.