Britons struggling to get a good night’s sleep from pesky hayfever symptoms have been told their four-legged friends could be making their symptoms even worse.
The experts from WinstonsBeds.com have told those suffering with hayfever to kick their pets out of bed this spring.
This is because pets can carry pollen into our homes, so letting them on beds could lead to worsened symptoms and an interrupted sleep.
The experts also urge those with hayfever symptoms to prioritise bed hygiene by washing their sheets more often to try and rid them of any pollen which could be contributing to symptoms.
Rebecca Swain from WinstonsBeds.com said: “We are a nation of pet lovers, but many of us also suffer with hayfever symptoms which can unfortunately be made worse by our furry friends.
“By adopting some new habits, you may find your hayfever symptoms start to ease slightly in the evenings, which should allow you to get a better night’s sleep.
“We understand many pet owners may be unwilling to make drastic changes to their pet’s routine, so we have also shared other ways to help with your dog tracing pollen into your home.
“Simple things like wiping down pet’s paws, washing their beds more often and keeping them groomed can make all the difference when it comes to allergens in your home.”
Here are ways to help reduce pets tracking pollen into your home, from WinstonsBeds.com:
Wash pet bedding more often
Whether you have a cat or dog, pollen can attach itself to your pet’s fur while they are outside. This can then attach onto their bedding inside your home and linger around, making your symptoms worse. To help this, you can put their bedding in the wash after they have been outside on particularly high pollen days.
Ban pets from the bedroom
If you usually sleep with your cat or dog and are experiencing worsened hayfever symptoms, it is likely your pet is bringing additional pollen into your bed and impacting your sleep hygiene. Kicking them out of your bed, or from the bedroom altogether, can help to reduce the spread of pollen.
Wash your bedding
If you let your cat or dog in your bed with you, the chances are they are tracking more pollen into your bedding. If you are unwilling to ban your four-legged friend from the bedroom, it is important to wash your bedding more often in order to get rid of any allergens and help you have a comfortable sleep.
Regular grooming
Pets can track pollen into your home on their fur, so regular grooming is essential in reducing allergens in your home. Wiping them down with a damp cloth, brushing fur and regular trims can help keep pollen at bay.
Keep paws clean
Each time your cat or dog comes inside, especially on days with a high pollen count, give their paws a good wipe to help keep pollen out of your home.
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