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"Even though the thermometer says otherwise (it&amp;#039;s still pretty chilly here, in New York), my itchy eyes are telling me that Spring, a.k.a allergy season, has definitely arrived. And while my sniffles are short-lived, many people, especially children, suffer from all types of allergies year round. And now for the good news! To locate all types of household products with features that are particularly helpful to allergy-sufferers, you can check out the certification program from The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. They&amp;#039;ve partnered with Allergy Standards Ltd. to test and certify products for their allergy-relieving benefits. For instance, they evaluate vacuum cleaners for the ability to trap allergens. The LG washing machine with its Allergiene cycle for dust mite removal is also certified (It&amp;#039;s the same one we loved for how well it cleans. See our results.). Bedding, like comforters and pillow protectors are on the list, as most recently, are paint and flooring with low emissions and other benefits. More and more categories are coming on board as the program continues to roll out. Take a look at the website, asthmaandallergyfriendly.com, to get more information about currently-certified products, news, and general information about asthma and allergies. And when you shop, look for this mark on products to help you make wise allergy-fighting choices.  Also, worried about your allergic child on playdates? The folks at Clorox have teamed up with Playgroups USA (a site that helps parents and caregivers locate or start playgroups in their areas) to produce a brochure that you can download free from their website called &amp;quot;Guide to the ABC&amp;#039;s of Playdates and Allergies&amp;quot;. It&amp;#039;s full of tips about how to host an allergy-free playdate, everything from handling pets to the right ways to thoroughly clean hard and soft surfaces. It also covers how to prep your allergy-prone child and what questions to ask of the host, so your child will be sure to have a good time and you&amp;#039;ll have peace of mind. Check it out. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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