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This comes amid news a 'pollen bomb' is heading the UK's way this summer

With summer in full swing now, hay fever sufferers will already be on alert and dealing with flare ups. But things are set to get worse this weekend when a 'pollen bomb', which will see the pollen count shoot up, is expected to hit the UK.

With temperatures set to reach 22C in London, pollen levels will be especially high in the capital with the potential for those with hay fever to suffer throughout the weekend, especially when it comes to getting a good night's sleep.

There are ways you can fight the risk though, as MattressOnline spoke with Mira Yordanova, owner of end-of-tenancy cleaning company Top Cleaning GB, to put together their best bedroom cleaning hacks to help hay fever sufferers regain a good night's sleep.

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First off there are a number of simple things you can do to make your life easier when it comes to getting pollen out of your room:

Mira says: "Some of your washing habits might need changing when dealing with hay fever symptoms. After doing your laundry, avoid drying your clothes and your bedsheets outside in the fresh air where pollen and dust can collect on them. Instead, dry them in a tumble dryer or hang them up inside."

Mira said: "You should vacuum your mattress weekly to make sure that absolutely no trace of allergens are left to haunt your dreams. And don't forget to flip it to vacuum both sides. Those battling hay fever should also wash their bedding once a week, giving special attention to pillow covers during this time of the year."

Mira said: "Spending time outside in the glorious sun can also come with the risk of pollen getting stuck to your hair and, as such, your pillowcase. The best way to avoid opening your bedroom door to pollen is to wash that pollen from your hair with shampoo every evening."

Mira said: "It's a good habit to vacuum at least twice a week, especially for rooms covered in carpets, where dust can deposit very easily. But make sure you’re cleaning the WHOLE bedroom, not just the floors. This includes ceilings, walls, curtains and blinds.

"Using a criss-cross pattern while vacuuming your bedroom's carpets will also help to improve your quality of sleep during hay fever season. Moving the vacuum in different directions will ensure you are getting deeper into the fibres of the carpet to pick up more pollen."

Finally, Mira added: "A pet can be your best friend, but not during hay fever season. Living with a pet will make it a lot more difficult for you to take control of the pollen infiltration in your home, as it will often stick to their fur. For this reason, try to hang out with your pets outside the bedroom and avoid sleeping with them to alleviate your hay fever symptoms."

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