Breathe Easy: A Guide to Improving Air Quality in the Home This Spring

Tips to minimise hay fever & pet allergy symptoms, reduce the risk of seasonal illness, and address condensation, and spring shower related damp and mould.

Our homes are our sanctuaries; a place to decompress and relax at the end of a hard day at work or school. Whilst we understand the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and comfort at home to achieve wellbeing and calm, how often do we stop and consider air quality and its impact on our health?

Noel Fok, CEO and co-founder of EcoAir, leading manufacturer of air treatment products, says: “Poor air quality in the home can be a huge contributor to a number of health conditions or complaints, with key issues including humidity, allergens, and airborne pathogens (bacteria and viruses).

“There are a number of quick fixes that we can make to optimise air quality as conditions change through the seasons.

“From considering how and where you dry your laundry or fixing structural issues to mitigate damp, to reducing the infiltration of allergens in the home or choosing useful appliances that can supercharge air quality, it’s simply a case of understanding what is affecting your indoor environment and when, so you understand how best to treat it.”

Read on for Noel’s guide to improving air quality in the home this spring…

Allergens – hay fever and moulting season

Spring is a time we all look forward to – longer, brighter days and (we hope!) milder weather. However, with the onset of spring comes every allergy sufferer’s nightmare – pollen.

Tree pollen is the biggest culprit during the spring months, causing sneezing, itchy eyes, sinus issues, and irritating coughs, whilst grass and weed pollen reach their peak in the summer months.

And then there’s the issue of moulting season. A pet shedding its winter coat will contribute more fur, skin cells and dust to the home than at other times of the year, and can trigger allergy symptoms not only for those with pet allergies, but for those who are allergic to dust mites – which feed on pet dander – too.

To mitigate these issues and ensure better air quality inside the home through the spring, there are some simple rules to adhere to:

Cleanliness – regularly cleaning your home (dusting, mopping and vacuum cleaning) using non-toxic products is key to reducing allergens in the home.
Dry laundry inside – whilst spring seems like the perfect time of year to dust off and set up the outdoor washing line, if you suffer from allergies, you’re best drying laundry indoors. Damp clothes and bedding attract pollen, so drying clothes outdoors where there is more of a risk of them coming into contact with seasonal pollen is a bad idea. Bed sheets and pillowcases – which are in close contact with bare skin and our faces – are best dried in a tumble dryer as the heat deactivates allergens.If you don’t have a tumble dryer, hang your laundry indoors on a clothes airer with a dehumidifier switched on close by. This is a great alternative to a tumble dryer as it is gentler on fabrics, costs much less to run, and removes excess moisture from the air in the process, eliminating the risk of a build-up of condensation, damp or mould.
Close windows – It may seem counterintuitive in the warmer months, but for those that suffer badly with pollen allergies, keeping windows closed in spring and summertime can help reduce the infiltration of airborne allergens and particles into the home.
Regular grooming – groom pets regularly during moulting season and be sure to do so outside so there’s less risk of errant fur and skin cells in the home.
Purify the air – It’s well worth considering investing in an air purifier to capture any kind of allergy-triggering particles – dust, lint, pet dander, pollens. Removing these from your indoor environment will remove or minimise the risk of symptoms.An air steriliser, thanks to the extreme internal heat of 200°C and a modified desiccant rotor, also works to remove airborne allergens, destroying the proteins and structure of pollen grains and rendering them inert and therefore incapable of causing allergic reactions.

Second seasonal illness peak

Spring marks the second annual seasonal peak for the common cold, with rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) typically prevalent throughout March, April and sometimes into May.

But one sick family member doesn’t mean that other household members should automatically be brought down with the same bug…

Whilst good air circulation and maintaining solid hygiene practices (both personal hygiene and cleanliness of the home) can help minimise the spread of infection, one of the most foolproof ways to protect your household from colds, flu, and even Covid, is by investing in an air steriliser.

An air steriliser significantly reduces the risk of contagion of seasonal bugs, providing protection for the whole household by instantly eliminating 99.925% of airborne viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19.

Wet spring weather

Whilst spring brings milder temperatures, it also typically brings lots of rainfall and increased humidity.

Heavy or unrelenting spring showers will cause damp issues if there are building defects, such as cracked masonry or rendering, degraded pointing, faulty or rotting window or door seals, or damaged roof tiles, allowing unwanted rainwater to seep in. Blocked or broken gutters or downpipes can also cause water to penetrate walls.

Condensation continues to be an issue into the spring months also. Despite the outside air warming up in spring, the walls, floors and roofs of our homes will remain relatively cold for a while following the winter period, and when the warmer, humid air hits the cold surfaces inside our homes, condensation forms, which can lead to longer term damp problems if not addressed.

Any structural defects will need to be fixed to avoid rainwater getting into our homes, but to tackle condensation or address damp issues once the sources have been identified and repaired, the first and most important step to tackling humidity in the home is ventilation.

Ensuring good air flow is essential to removing excess moisture in the air, so ensure trickle vents are open, make use of extractor fans, and – if you’re not a hay fever sufferer – open windows and doors for 5-10 minutes every day, creating cross-ventilation (or a through-draught) if possible, to allow excess moisture to escape quicker.

For an immediate, affordable and controlled solution to tackle condensation, damp or mould, and to assist with drying laundry indoors – especially important for those with pollen allergies – a dehumidifier can successfully restore and maintain the correct moisture levels in the home. A desiccant model will also eliminate any microorganisms (such as viruses or bacteria) that pass through the unit due to its internal heat, so doubles up as an air purifier for added peace of mind.

For more information, please visit: www.ecoair.org

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About EcoAir:
Founded in 2006 by Noel (CEO) and Sally Fok (Managing Director), EcoAir is at the forefront of air treatment innovation, manufacturing and supplying a range of state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly air treatment products for homes, workplaces, and commercial spaces.

EcoAir offers a comprehensive selection of dehumidifiers (desiccant and compressor models), portable air conditioners, fans, air purifiers, and a revolutionary air steriliser, set to disrupt the industry with world-first technology: the EcoAir AVS.

A brand synonymous with cleaner, fresher air, EcoAir’s mission is to improve indoor air quality to ensure that everyone feels comfortable in their home or work environment and that the climate of living or workspaces is optimised to foster good overall health & wellbeing.

EcoAir’s commitment to protecting people and communities extends to its CSR initiatives. In summer 2025, the brand launched a sales-based donation partnership with the RNLI to support the life-saving work of the coastal rescue charity.

Innovation is in the brand’s DNA. EcoAir is continually improving product design and functionality to maximise benefits while delivering a seamless customer experience.

Consistently delivering both on quality and performance, EcoAir products are recognised for their exceptional quality and performance, with accolades including Good Housekeeping Institute 2020 – 2025, Indy Best 2023 and Which? Best Buy 2018 – 2026.

Designed and engineered in Britain, EcoAir products rank among the highest for performance and reliability. They can be purchased direct via the EcoAir UK website (ecoair.org) or via Amazon, instore and online at Currys, or from over 100 leading independent retailers.

EcoAir operates primarily in the UK and Europe, delivering innovative air care solutions to homes and businesses across the continent.