Allergy Proof Your Home-Bedrooms

Dust mites in the bedroom are a trigger for people with allergies and asthma. Every home has dust mites. You can’t see them but they are there. They feed on our skin flakes, as we shed about two pounds each year. We spend a third of our lives in bed so most dust mites are in our pillows, bedding and bedroom carpets. You can control them by keeping bedding clean and controlling dust.

Use special mite-proof covers to keep dust mites from getting into pillows. They are sometimes called “allergen-impermeable”. If you don’t use covers, wash pillows at least 4 times a year, and replace them every year.

Mattresses should be cleaned every six months by a professional cleaner using an extraction method to reduce allergens. A professional cleaner can also apply a neutralizing spray to reduce allergen irritants between regular cleaning. Regular cleaning of carpets and upholstery should be part of your allergen-control plan.

Warmth + Moisture + Skin = Dust Mites

• Wash sheets weekly in hot water.
• Wash pillows at least 4 times a year (unless you use mite proof cover).
• Wash blankets and comforters at least monthly.
• Professionally clean mattresses at least every six months.
• Use room air filter devices.