The following are tips to help eliminate — or at least help minimize — allergy triggers in your home:

• Choose a solid surface: Replace carpet with a solid surface such as hardwood — this can eliminate 90 percent of dust mites. If you must have carpet, get low pile, not shag.

• Behold the mold: Moisture can lead to mold, which can hide out in your bathroom, kitchen and basement. To avoid mold buildup, keep things as dry as possible and fix leaky plumbing. Consider paint or tile instead of wallpaper.

• Ventilate your bathroom: It’s a good idea to keep the humidity in your home below 50 percent. If you don’t have an exhaust fan in your bathroom, it’s a good idea to have one installed to reduce moisture and keep the room properly ventilated.

• Avoid upholstered furniture: Upholstered furniture traps allergens and is difficult to clean thoroughly. Instead, opt for leather, vinyl, wood or furniture with removable slipcovers that can be laundered.

• Control animal dander: Keep pets out of the bedroom and bathe them on a weekly basis.

• Eliminate cockroaches: Cockroaches can trigger asthma symptoms. It’s best to hire a professional exterminator to get rid of the pesky pests. In the meantime, caulk all areas where roaches can enter.

• De-clutter: Get rid of excess knickknacks. The clutter just collects dust.

• Check filters: Every month, check the filters in your air conditioner, furnace and dehumidifiers. If they’re dirty, replace them.