If you are an allergy sufferer, it pays to apply some avoidance techniques to your vehicle during the allergy season If you drive with the air conditioner on, make sure that the circulating air is clean and not contaminated air that is recirculated throughout the vehicle. If you have an allergic reaction every time you turn on the AC, you may need to take some action to reduce the irritants and allergens in your vehicle. Purchasing a good air purifier is your first step. The first place to check is under your hood as it can harbor all kinds of irritants and allergens that are drawn into your vehicle's cabin through the air conditioning system.

Always remember to replace the filter if your car has an air filtration system. Or, you may want to look at a good ionic air purifier. Remember to vacuum the inside of your vehicle regularly as the seats can harbor dust mites, insect parts, pollen, molds, and pet dander. Make sure that you are circulating the air inside the car rather than pulling it from the outside when you have your conditioner on. Air purifiers will help purify the air in your vehicle, but when you turn off the car and the air conditioning, remember to keep the blower running for a short time to dry out the vents and prevent a collection of moisture.

Another tip when it comes to minimizing the effects of pollutants on your allergies is to spray the intake vents with a mold retardant. The intake vents are located on the outside just below the windshield. Next to purchasing the best air purifier on the market, is to take your car into the dealer and ask them to rid your air conditioner of unpleasant odors and molds. Scientific studies have shown that fungi is present in air conditioning systems in most vehicles, especially in the southeastern United States.