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interesting for sufferers of hayfever,

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 18 Jun 2025 13:19

However, Nigel Bearman, home cleaning expert and founder of Daily Poppins, warned that pollen levels are also set to skyrocket over the next few days.

This could prove particularly problematic for hayfever sufferers.

'Hanging your clothes, bedding or towels outside on high pollen days is a recipe for itchy eyes and a stuffy nose,' Mr Bearman explained.

'The wet laundry acts like a sponge, soaking up all the pollen. It settles into the fibres and clings on as the fabric dries, meaning it'll end up in your bed, wardrobe and on your skin.

'It's no wonder so many people have allergy flare-ups even in their own homes.'

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nameslessone

nameslessone Report 18 Jun 2025 13:30

Do many people actually hang out their washing out nowadays?

I do and am most careful in my hayfever season.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 18 Jun 2025 15:00

I admit to not hanging mine out.

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MotownGal

MotownGal Report 18 Jun 2025 18:59

Not any more, but the sight of 12 snow white nappies fluttering in the breeze always made me feel good. :-D

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 19 Jun 2025 12:05

What about when they were frozen solid?

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MotownGal

MotownGal Report 19 Jun 2025 14:18

When they were frozen solid, I stood them up in the corner :-D :-D :-D

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Florence61

Florence61 Report 19 Jun 2025 14:21

I hang out all my washing at every opportunity as the wind is free!

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 19 Jun 2025 14:59

MTG :-D :-D :-D

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LaGooner

LaGooner Report 19 Jun 2025 16:53

MG that is just what I was going to write :-D :-D :-D :-D

MotownGal

MotownGal Report 19 Jun 2025 18:57

That's what us Norf Lundun girls do, innit? :-D :-D :-D

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LaGooner

LaGooner Report 19 Jun 2025 21:07

Yep it sure is :-D :-D :-D :-D

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 20 Jun 2025 08:13

Just chuckling at how anyone who jumps straight to the latest post might be confused by the heading and the topic of the last posts. Nappies??
To anyone who has not read through, the clue is washing hung on the line!!! :-D :-D

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LaGooner

LaGooner Report 20 Jun 2025 08:30

Proper terry nappies should always be hung out no matter my hay fever or not. The sun is the best antiseptic there is :-) I always put my washing out weather permitting