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Blanket or duvet: discover the best option for allergy sufferers


Find out immediately if it is the blanket or duvet that gives you peaceful nights without allergies in winter





In addition to choosing the best option, it is also important to wash the garment correctly.

Did you know that data from the Brazilian Association of Allergies and Immunopathology (ASBAI) show that 80% of respiratory allergy cases are caused by the mite? So it is! Common in winter, they can be triggered by house dust.

For this it is necessary to be a little careful with household items, especially those in the bedroom, such as the blanket or duvet, and choose the most appropriate option in order not to worsen the allergic crises of those who suffer from them.

After all, what is better: the blanket or the duvet?

“Allergy sufferers must always be aware of the chosen piece of sleep, depending on the choice, the allergic problem can be intensified even more”, explains hygiene specialist JosĂ© Previero. And this is where the question arises: for those with allergies, is this the best option to buy a blanket or duvet?

According to Previero, the answer to this is that The down jacket is the ideal garment for allergy sufferers, since its fabric has a flat and smooth surface, which allows for less accumulation of mites. With that, it shouldn’t hurt breathing or cause skin discomfort, see? “Regardless of whether the blanket is synthetic or wool, they are all softer, which is why they accumulate more mites that can cause allergies, both on the breath and on the skin,” explains the specialist.




The duvet is generally better than the blanket for those with allergies;  see the expert's explanation

However, according to Previero, the question does not stop there. After all, it’s not enough to choose between a blanket and a duvet, you need to know how to take care of the piece properly so that it is even less likely to contribute to allergies.

“Always choose to wash before use, especially if the duvet has been stored for a long time, as this removes the mites and any musty smell, keeping the garment most suitable for use”, explains the specialist, who also warns that the right frequency for this washing is every two months.

Finally, you also need to think about the fabric softener that will be used for cleaning, as the less perfume it has, the less likely it is to cause allergies, see?

Source: José Previero, Hygiene Specialist at Quality Lavanderia.

Source: Terra

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