From own-brand meds to Vaseline nose hack – four cheap tricks to beat hayfever season without breaking the bank
ITCHY throat, sneezing and red eyes? It’s hay-fever season.
Sufferers will go to all sorts of lengths to ease the symptoms, some of which can be costly.
But it’s possible to find relief on a budget. Here’s how . . .
OWN LABEL: Allergy tablets can make high-pollen days bearable but the cost of branded medicine can soon add up. Make big savings with own-label alternatives instead.
For example, a 30-pack of Clarityn loratadine tablets is £10.99 from Superdrug whereas the store’s own-label 30-pack of loratadine comes in at just £5.79 — halving the price.
SMALL MOVES: If you want to avoid buying tablets completely, try rubbing a layer of Vaseline inside your nose as this can help trap particles. A small pot is £1.80 at Sainsbury’s.
Hay-fever relief wipes, £1.50 from Superdrug, help remove pollen from your skin. Rubbing a damp cloth over your body when you wake or come home can also give some relief.
Some food and drinks such as beer and wine contain histamines, which can trigger allergies to flare up. Consider cutting back when you’re suffering.
REMOVE POLLEN: Many people find relief inside the home with air purifiers, which remove pollen and dirt.
However, these gadgets are quite pricey and a few simple steps can help reduce pollen indoors. Keep windows and doors closed where possible when the pollen count is high. When you get home, change out of clothes, which likely will have pollen on them.
Vacuum regularly.
BEDROOM SANCTUARY: Allergies often kick off either side of bedtime. Keep pets out of bedrooms as they spread pollen through their fur.
Wash bedding once a week. Regularly vacuuming the mattress and bed frame can help too.
And you should ideally avoid drying bedding outside when the pollen count is high.
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