Why is it not recommended to hang out the clothes outside?

With the return of the sun and the rising temperatures, the urge to dry your laundry outside naturally returns. The scent of clean laundry carried by the breeze seems irresistible. However, behind this bucolic image lies a trap for the millions of people suffering from seasonal allergies. So, shouldn’t we really outdoor drying? The answer might surprise you…

The return of spring, not so sweet for everyone

Every year, starting in March, spring marks the beginning of a long ordeal for those with pollen allergies. Hay fever – or allergic rhinitis – affects nearly a third of the French population. Between sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and chronic fatigue, this period is anything but restful .

The months of April to September see a succession of different types of pollen: first those from trees, then those from grasses (from May to July), and then those from herbaceous plants until autumn. Suffice it to say that the outdoor air becomes a veritable concentration of allergens.

Why does drying your laundry outside make the symptoms worse?

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