In spring when the sun shines more intensely, trees become more active and grass grows considerably faster. The growing and blooming of trees and plants releases pollen into the air, which is spread by the wind. Airborne pollen can cause annoying hay fever symptoms in people with allergies or sensitivity to pollen.
What exactly are pollen?
Pollen are pollinating particles that originate from grasses, plants and trees. They vary in types and sizes and spread quickly through the air. Pollen can cause unpleasant symptoms such as sensitive eyes, a prickly nose, a burning or stuffy feeling and persistent sneezing.
How long does the pollen season last?
Pollen can form through the flowering of various trees, which can begin as early as March and last until late July, when the last plants disperse pollen into the air. People's complaints especially peak during May, June and July.
How do I keep pollen from entering my home?
Pollen can spread quickly through the wind, entering the home directly through an open window, door, or even the ventilation system.
To ensure that pollen stays out and you maintain a healthy indoor environment free of pollen, Tops filters recommends keeping windows and doors closed. For ventilation, it is recommended to use a MVHR-unit equipped with a pollen filter. These pollen filters with a high protection class of F7 are able to filter even the smallest dust particles, such as pollen, from the ventilation system. This prevents these particles from entering the home, resulting in a home that is completely free of pollen.
Tips against hay fever symptoms
- Shower to rinse the pollen from your skin and hair before going to bed
- Use a ventilation system with a filter against pollen
- Dry your clothes indoors to prevent pollen from sticking to them
- Keep pets that are outside clean to prevent pollen from settling in their fur
- Take a walk after a rainstorm, when the air is cleaner
- Wear sunglasses to prevent pollen from gaining easy access to sensitive eyes