What you can do to stop hayfever ruining your sleep
More than 20% of the UK population suffer from allergies that can be triggered by a range of things in our bedrooms, including dust mites, mould and bacteria. As online searches are increasing between midnight and four am for ‘hay fever sleep’, it suggests that many Brits are kept awake by our allergies. To help you reduce your symptoms and keep your bedroom clean and fresh, we recommend that you regularly wash your sheets at 60 degrees – this helps to kill any bacteria and dust mites present. You can also try dabbing a small amount of Vaseline to the outside of each nostril to trap any lingering pollen particles. Also, keep pets out of the bedroom to reduce dust and allergens. If your pets do get onto your bed, run a wet rubber glove over your bedding to quickly collect the hair.’ This is a recent quote from Steve Adams, CEO of Mattress Online.
1. Dab petroleum jelly on your nostrils to trap pollen particles
2. Throw a spare sheet over your duvet during the day to create a pollen barrier
3. Banish pet hair from your bed covers in five minutes with a wet rubber glove
4. Wash your bedding once a week on a 60°C wash to kill pollen particles
5. Rinse your eyes and nose with fresh water before bed
6. Tie back long hair when going to sleep to stop pollen falling onto your face
7. Shut all your windows and doors to prevent pollen particles making their way from outside
8. Take an antihistamine half an hour before bed
