Selwyn_Times: September 21, 2022

38 Selwyn Times Wednesday September 21 2022
HOME PROFESSIONALS
Make your home allergy free
Itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, tickly throat…
These are just some of the symptoms you
may get if you suffer from hay fever.
New Zealand is known to be one of the
worst countries for hay fever and with
climatic changes in our seasons on the
rise, it could become all year round for
some sufferers.
Research suggests pollen is on the
increase. This year pharmacies and
optometrists have noticed a rise in hay
fever complaints, even from those who
have never experienced it before.
Warmer winters with fewer frosts may
be to blame, as extreme cold is needed to
dampen or kill off some pollen-producing
plants.
Aside from using over-the-counter
medications to treat hay fever and
allergies, what else can you do to help
reduce further reactions?
Visit
www.allergy.org.nz
to download your
free annual pollen
calendar.
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10 Tips to a dust and pollen-free home
• Vacuum regularly: Vacuum 1-2 times a
week to keep your house dust mite, pet
hair and dander free.
• Brush your pets outside: If you regularly
brush your pets, do it outdoors away from
open windows and doors.
• Wash your bedding: Wash your sheets
weekly and dry them in the dryer when
pollen is at its worst.
• Regularly clean furnishings: Choose easy to
wash fabrics for drapes, curtains, cushion
and sofa covers to help keep allergens at
bay.
• Hard flooring vs carpet: Choose flooring
such as vinyl or timber, which are easier to
wash and keep clean.
• Keep pollen and dust outside: Shut
windows and doors on windy days.
• Remove your outdoor clothing: Change
your gardening or walking clothes when
you come inside to avoid bringing pollen
into your home and onto your furnishings.
• Stay indoors: Choose your time to spend
outdoors. Most pollen is emitted between
5am and 10am; however, pollen counts do
vary throughout the day.
• In the garden: Regularly remove dead
plants and leaves; stay away from, or wear
a mask, when lawn mowing.
• In the car: Keep windows closed and set
the air conditioning on recirculate to keep
pollen-laden air out.
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