Sounds harmless, but it isn’t: hay fever. This allergic reaction of the body to plant pollen is accompanied by sneezing fits, itching, runny nose and watery eyes, sometimes making life hell for those affected. And pollen allergies are not to be trifled with. For pollen allergy sufferers, harmless hay fever can turn into chronic asthma over the years. That’s why today you can read our 10 tips on how to get through the current stressful time in a better way – including our ultimate recommendation on how to put an end to the pollen nuisance once and for all, at least at home or even in the office: with the air purifiers from the AirgoClean® series.
Tress, grasses and herbs are small but powerful, because they release the smallest pollen particles that make life difficult for allergy sufferers. Plant pollen can sometimes fly several hundred kilometres. Untreated hay fever can make life hell for those affected. Some allergy sufferers only react mildly to pollen, others even struggle to breathe. But in addition to medication, the following tips can also significantly alleviate the suffering. For example, if you know that pollen flies into your living space through open windows and doors. What could be more natural than to ventilate at the exact time when the hay fever pathogens are not on the move? But be careful: while in the countryside pollen is released more frequently up to midday, in warmer cities pollen does not fall until the evening because of the more pronounced thermals. Our first tip tells you when and how to best ventilate …
- Tip: Correct ventilation
In the countryside, pollen is most active in the morning, whereas in the city it is more likely to be in the evening. Therefore, air your home in rural areas in the evening between 7 p.m. and midnight, and in the city in the morning between 6 a.m. And 8 a.m. If there is strong wind, the pollen will fly around the clock, so you should keep the windows and doors closed if possible and not ventilate at all.
- Tip: Take a shower in the evening
Before going to bed, take a quick shower and wash your hair. This will prevent pollen from falling onto your pillow – and you will sleep better.
- Tip: Change in the bathroom
Pollen likes to stick to clothes. To keep your bedroom as pollen-free as possible, you should change in the bathroom. And it’s best to ask your partner to do this little labour of love, too. And don’t forget: you should change your bed linen at least once a week.
- Tip: Vacuum daily
During peak pollen season, you should vacuum every day. It is better to wipe the surfaces of your furniture with a damp cloth, as a dry one will only disperse the pollen. And because pollen could get caught in your laundry if you dry it outdoors, it is better to dry it in a suitable drying room or tumble dryer.
- Tip: No sports outdoors
Allergy sufferers should avoid outdoor sports during the peak pollen season. Otherwise you will inhale too many allergens and risk severe allergic reactions. It is better to do indoor sports or go to an indoor swimming pool during this time.
- Tip: Take advantage of rain breaks
Rain washes out pollen from the air and allergy sufferers can breathe freely again. This is the best time for a long walk. But be careful: a short rain shower is not enough to wash the pollen from the air.
- Tip: Watch out for cross-allergies
Those who are allergic to birch or hazelnut often cannot tolerate carrots, apples or nuts. Those allergic to grass pollen usually react to peppers and parsley.
- Tip: Pollen season is travel season
Simply avoid the pollen and travel when the pollen count is particularly high in your home town. You will find fresh and almost pollen-free air by the sea, in high mountains above 2000 metres and in the desert.
- Tip: Talk to your doctor
For 30 percent of pollen allergy sufferers, seemingly harmless hay fever turns into chronic asthma over the years. Therefore, it is better to have your allergy diagnosed by your doctor and discuss possible therapies.
- Tip: Rely on air purifiers from the AirgoClean® series
Simply switch off health risks caused by allergens, viruses, fine dust at home at the push of a button. The professional air purifiers from the AirgoClean® series filter the indoor air not only during peak pollen season, when more pollen gets indoors, but all year round, creating a healthy indoor climate to breathe in and out freely. For allergy sufferers and asthmatics, it is not only pollen season that is dangerous, but also the year-round pollution of the air with pollutants and dust. In addition, we know that bacteria and viruses are everywhere: for example, a desk is covered with a hundred times more bacteria than a kitchen. During flu season, one cubic meter or air can contain up to 15,000 flu particles, and new viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2 also spread mainly through indoor air.
All AirgoClean® air purifiers have highly efficient HEPA filters
All air purifiers from the AirgoClean® series are equipped with two- or even three-stage HEPA filter combination and ensure a healthy indoor climate thanks to ‘’Dual and Tripe Protection’’ filter technology: they reliably filter airborne particles, pathogens as well as odours from the indoor air and only emit clean, healthy air back into the room. Depending on the model, the fully automatic HEPA air purification with ‘’Dual or Triple Protection’’ filter technology guarantees reliable filtration of up to 99.97% of all airborne pollutants down to a size of only 0.3 micrometers. With their attractive design, the living-room friendly air purifier from the AirgoClean® series fit perfectly into any modern working or living environment and, thanks to their compact dimensions, they can also be easily transported from one room to another if required.
How to find the right AirgoClean® air purifier
The main criterion for choosing the right air purifier is the room size. That is why we stock units for air purification of different sized rooms. From the small AirgoClean® 10 E or AirgoClean 11 E for smaller rooms such as children’s rooms to the most powerful AirgoClean® 350 E and AirgoClean® One for large open-plan living spaces or for open-plan offices. In addition, you can achieve particularly convenient use and operation of the unit with practical additional functions. In order to find exactly the right air purifier for you, you have the opportunity here to clearly compare all air purifiers of the AirgoClean® series from Trotec.
Find out now – all about the comfort air purifiers from the AirgoClean® Series
Find out now in the Trotec store about all about the advantages offered by our extensive range of air purifiers in the AirgoClean® series. The design air purifiers AirgoClean® 10 E, AirgoClean® 11 E, AirgoClean® 15 E, AirgoClean® 100 E, AirgoClean® 110 E, AirgoClean® 140 E, AirgoClean® 145 E, AirgoClean® 150 E, AirgoClean® 170 E, AirgoClean® 171 E, AirgoClean® 200 E, AirgoClean® 250 E, AirgoClean® 350 E and AirgoClean® One create a clean air environment at the workplace or at home, protecting your health as well as your family’s or employees’.
