Allergen Assessment in Orange County & Anaheim

Every home should offer comfort, but indoor air often hides more than most realize. Dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, and pollen settle deep into carpets, vents, and forgotten corners. Over time, these particles build up and start to affect how you feel. Sudden sneezing, persistent coughs, and restless nights become familiar. Both adults and children can be allergic to several different types of plants, insects, animals, and other allergy-causing materials, and many allergic agents cannot be easily avoided. However, what if you're allergic to things in your home or office that are simple to detect and avoidable? Allergen testing reveals what's really in your air, giving you the clarity to make changes that matter, especially for Orange County and Anaheim residents concerned about local air quality.

What We Find During Allergen Assessments

Walk through any home and you'll notice the obvious dust, but the real troublemakers often stay out of sight. After water leaks or when ventilation falls short, hidden allergens multiply. We can perform a variety of allergen tests, with the most common being the MARIA (Multiplex Array for Indoor Allergens), also known as the Allergen Screen. This powerful and informative test can detect if problematic levels of four troublesome, invisible allergens are present in your home, even if you don't see evidence they're there.

Our Allergen Screen service is designed to test your home or office for at least four important allergens:

• Dog Dander: Tiny flakes that cling to furniture and drift through the air, even in homes that feel spotless.
• Cat Dander: Similar to dog dander, these particles spread throughout your space and can trigger reactions long after a pet has left.
• Dust Mites: Thrive in bedding, carpets, and upholstery, especially in warm, humid rooms where they multiply fast.
• Cockroach Droppings: Show up in older buildings or anywhere moisture attracts pests, adding another layer to the problem.

We also test for other common allergens that affect Orange County and Anaheim homes:

• Mold Spores: Spread from damp spots, bathrooms, basements, or anywhere water lingers after a leak.
• Pollen: Rides in on shoes, clothing, and open windows, especially during peak seasons.

Symptoms don't always appear right away. For some, months pass before runny noses, itchy eyes, or restless sleep become routine. Our testing pinpoints the source, so you can address the real issue instead of guessing. If allergen levels are elevated, we provide you with detailed information on how to properly clean your home and rid yourself of these elevated allergen levels.

How We Test for Allergens in Your Home

When we arrive, there's no uncertainty—our team collects samples from the air and surfaces, then sends them to a certified lab for analysis, with the process usually wrapping up in a few hours depending on your home's size. Lab reports can look overwhelming at first glance, but we break it down, focusing on what matters for your health and comfort, highlighting which allergens need professional attention and which can be managed with routine cleaning or a simple filter upgrade. Understanding your unique results helps you decide where to focus first, whether it's a deep clean, a ventilation upgrade, or targeted remediation.

• Air Sampling: We use professional equipment to capture airborne particles from every key area in your home.
• Surface Sampling: Swabs from vents, windowsills, and furniture reveal what's settled out of sight.
• Dust Collection: We gather dust from carpets, bedding, and soft furnishings where allergens collect most.
• Lab Analysis: Every sample is tested to identify and measure allergen levels with precision.
• Clear Reporting: You receive a straightforward report showing which allergens are present and where they're concentrated.

Steps We Recommend for Healthier Air

With the facts in hand, it's time to act—some changes are quick wins, while others require a bit more effort, but each step brings you closer to a home where breathing feels easy again. Start with the rooms where you spend the most time, like bedrooms and living areas, while bathrooms and basements often need extra attention. Building new habits like regular cleaning, timely filter changes, and quick repairs after leaks keeps allergens from creeping back, and for pet owners, grooming animals outside and keeping them off furniture reduces dander, while air purifiers in bedrooms or busy spaces can help those with persistent allergies.

• Ventilation Improvements: Open windows when possible and use exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms to keep moisture in check.
• Better Air Filters: Install HEPA filters in your HVAC system to catch even the smallest particles.
• Consistent Cleaning: Vacuum carpets and upholstery with a HEPA vacuum and wash bedding in hot water every week.
• Humidity Control: Maintain indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent to keep dust mites and mold at bay.
• Decluttering: Fewer belongings mean fewer places for dust and allergens to hide, making cleaning easier.