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How to dry your textiles during allergy season

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Pollen and exhaust fumes outside, dust and moisture inside. Discover how a Scandinavian drying cabinet is the most hypoallergenic and sustainable option.

Scandinavian NIMO drying cabinet as a solution for drying textiles during allergy season

Pollen and exhaust fumes outside, dust and moisture inside. It can be a challenge to dry clothes allergy-free, but there is a simple solution: a Scandinavian drying cabinet - the most hypoallergenic and sustainable option, both indoors and compared with the washing line.

Keep pollen and exhaust fumes outside

In the Netherlands about 25 percent of the population has hay fever, which makes it one of the most common allergies in the country. From April through September, when pollen concentrations are highest, outdoor environments are a constant challenge for many people with allergies. When clothes, bedding, rugs and other textiles hang outside to dry, you risk not only catching countless pollen grains, but also affecting the whole indoor environment.

Protect against dust and keep indoor air quality

Although many people choose to avoid pollen by drying indoors, allergy sufferers also have to consider other risks. Skin flakes, dust particles and pet hair, combined with poor ventilation, are just some of the factors that can make the indoor environment worse than outside. By drying clothes and other textiles indoors you risk worse air quality, because each load of freshly washed textiles can hold several litres of water. That can raise humidity, which in turn can lead to mould, bacterial growth and mites - the basis for further allergic reactions.

Thanks to a NIMO drying cabinet you avoid all these problems. If you hang your laundry in a drying cabinet, exhaust fumes, pollen and other air pollutants stay outside.

Why a NIMO drying cabinet?

At XARO we believe in improving your quality of life with innovative, high-quality solutions. Our partnership with Swedish supplier Nimoverken (NIMO) lets us introduce you to the benefits of Scandinavian drying cabinets, which are extremely popular there. Discover the difference yourself and experience the ease and comfort of a drying cabinet in your own home in the Netherlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is a drying cabinet better than drying outside during allergy season?
Drying outside during pollen season (April to September) lets clothes pick up dozens of pollen grains that you then bring indoors. A NIMO drying cabinet dries your laundry in a closed system without contact with pollen, exhaust fumes or other allergens.
What percentage of people in the Netherlands have hay fever?
About 25% of people in the Netherlands have hay fever. The peak season runs from April to September, depending on the type of pollen.
Can a drying cabinet also keep indoor air cleaner?
Yes. By drying laundry in a closed drying cabinet you also avoid releasing moisture into the house. Humid indoor air encourages mould, bacteria and house-dust mites. A NIMO heat-pump dryer removes the moisture effectively.
Which NIMO drying-cabinet model is most suitable for allergy sufferers?
XARO recommends the NIMO heat-pump dryer (Passad series). It dries at a lower temperature, is gentler on textiles and works in a fully closed air circuit. Available in white and black, in 60 cm and 120 cm widths.