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Hay Fever

Hay fever is a common allergic reaction to pollen from grass, trees and weeds. It is usually worse between late March and September- especially when it’s warm, humid and windy- this is when the pollen count is at its highest. It is caused when the body makes allergic antibodies (IgE) to certain substances which are known as allergens.
Grass pollen is the most common allergen (May to July), but tree (February to June) and weed (June to September) pollens can also cause the allergic reaction we know as hay fever. However, perennial allergic rhinitis can occur all year round in reaction to indoor allergens, such as pet dander, house dust mites and mould spores.

Common methods of managing hay fever include;
-Putting Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
-wearing wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
-showering and changing clothes after being outside
-staying indoors during peak times
-keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
-vacuuming regularly and dusting with a damp cloth

Air Purifiers for Hay Fever

As hay fever is triggered by the presence of pollen spores in the air, using an air purifier can be a successful way to remove the airborne triggers that cause your hay fever symptoms. HEPA-type filter removes 99% of particles down to 2 microns that cause breathing issues. HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air. A HEPA filter is a type of mechanical air filter; it works by forcing air through a fine mesh that traps harmful particles such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco smoke.

The units below are most suited to cleaning gas and VOCs based on an average sized room being 25 meters squared.

If you need any further advice, give us a call so we can help you with any questions you may have.
-Winx zero pro 
The air purifier WINIX ZERO Pro is an air purifier with a Dual Sensor technology and using a 5-stage air purifier filtration system with; a washable pre-filter, a washable active carbon filter, a antimicrobial True HEPA filter (99, 97%) and the unique WINIX PlasmaWave® technology.

Boneco P500 comes with filters that can be used individually to meet your specific needs: ALLERGY filter for people with allergies, BABY filter for families with children and SMOG filter for city residents and smokers. The P500 comes standard with the ALLERGY filter.

For larger rooms:
-Boneco P700
It is specially designed for large rooms up to 200 m2 (2150 sq ft) and environments with high levels of pollution. This air purifier filters out ultrafine particles, thus providing clean and healthy room air. With our special filter package (HEPA and active carbon filters), the appliance removes allergens, pollen, viruses, dust, pet dander, dust mites, smoke and odors from the air.