The weather is nice, flowers are blooming, and pollen season is here. For allergy sufferers, this period is more of a challenge than a pleasure, but we’ll show how proper textile hygiene can help ease the problem.

Allergy is the immune system’s overreaction to certain substances, called allergens. The most common allergens are pollen, animal hair, dust mites, and mold spores. Unfortunately, these allergens easily cling to textiles—clothing, bedding, and other home fabrics. In this article, we’ll show how to manage these issues effectively.

Some proven practices for alleviating allergies:

Change your clothes when you get home

When coming home from outside, change your clothes—ideally before entering the house. Place a laundry basket nearby and put your outdoor clothes in it. This reduces the entry of allergens into your home, helping prevent allergic reactions.

Drying freshly washed clothes

Do not hang freshly washed clothes outdoors, as allergens can still settle on them, which may trigger allergic reactions when they come into contact with your skin. If you dry clothes indoors, make sure to ventilate frequently due to the increased humidity. Proper ventilation also helps reduce the presence of mold spores and dust mites.

Timing your ventilation

It’s best to ventilate when outdoor pollen levels are at their lowest. You can easily check current levels using available mobile apps. In general, pollen concentrations are highest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., so try to avoid ventilating during this period.

Frequent washing and disinfecting

Wash your clothes, bedding, and towels more frequently, and change pillowcases often. Simple washing removes a large percentage of allergens, but for maximum effectiveness, sustained high temperatures or a disinfecting agent are needed. This can be achieved with a 90°C wash cycle, a steam washer, or steam ironing.

Gentle cleaning of clothing

However, not all clothing can withstand frequent high-temperature washing. Certain fibers may be damaged, garments can crease, fade, or lose their shape—not to mention the high energy consumption. For gentle cleaning, it’s important to choose the appropriate washing program.

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Disinfection at lower temperatures

In professional cleaning, we use washing methods that provide a disinfecting effect even at 40°C. Biodegradable detergents with disinfecting properties are used. Garments are ironed briefly with high-temperature, high-pressure steam, while bedding is ironed at 160°C. This ensures gentle cleaning while achieving full disinfection.

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