'How to protect your home from early pollen bomb - by an expert'
09.03.2024 - 14:21
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The UK is set for an early 'pollen bomb' this year, reports suggest. The pollen count has already started rising earlier than usual, leading to a spike in allergy medication sales.
As well as medication, you can also ease symptoms by preventing pollen from entering your home in the first place. The experts at Swift Direct Blinds have shared five easy ways to pollen-proof your home...
Leaving windows and doors open during the day invites pollen into your home. Keeping these shut as much as possible is one of the most effective ways to prevent pollen from entering your home. This is especially important in bedrooms to prevent allergens from stopping you from getting a good night's sleep. If you do need to open windows, only do this overnight when pollen counts are much lower, or keep blinds or curtains closed to help act as a barrier.
Whether you are at work or spending the day at the park, being outside will allow pollen to build up on your clothes, hair, and skin, which you might then accidentally invite into your home. As soon as you get home for the day, leave your shoes at the front door, change your clothes, and shower off all the pollen that has collected on your body throughout the day. The hot steam can also help to naturally alleviate allergy symptoms.
Like on our bodies, any clothes hung outside during the day will build up pollen over time as they dry, which will then be carried inside and spread all over the home. As the weather heats up, it can be tempting to put washing out on the line, but hay fever sufferers should avoid this and instead dry clothes in a tumble dryer or on an indoor clothes horse.
Over time, pollen will naturally build up on soft furnishings throughout the home, with items such as