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However, Nigel Bearman, home cleaning expert and founder of Daily Poppins, warned that pollen levels are also set to skyrocket over the next few days.

This could prove particularly problematic for hayfever sufferers.

'Hanging your clothes, bedding or towels outside on high pollen days is a recipe for itchy eyes and a stuffy nose,' Mr Bearman explained.

'The wet laundry acts like a sponge, soaking up all the pollen. It settles into the fibres and clings on as the fabric dries, meaning it'll end up in your bed, wardrobe and on your skin.

'It's no wonder so many people have allergy flare-ups even in their own homes.'

Do many people actually hang out their washing out nowadays?

I do and am most careful in my hayfever season.

I admit to not hanging mine out.

Not any more, but the sight of 12 snow white nappies fluttering in the breeze always made me feel good. :-D