Not All Mattress Covers are Created Equal

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Some people think just because they put a cover on the mattress they are protected from dust mites. It all depends on what type of mattress cover you use.

Not all mattress covers are allergy covers. Not all allergy mattress covers are comfortable.

Over the years mattress covers used to fight allergies, mainly dust mites, have gotten better, lighter and cooler. In the beginning people slept on a heavy rubber mattress cover and talking about hot. I would rather sleep on concrete.

Here is an article on what allergy covers are.

Now there are companies that will tell you that dust mite covers do not work and are a waste of money. Funny thing is I’ve yet to find a doctor that will agree with that. The there are also people that will tell you it is all you have to do to be cured of your allergies to dust mites. Wrong again.

Taking care of your dust mite allergies is not a single thing you can do or a product you can buy.

Do your research.

Natural Does Not Mean Dust Mite Proof

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A mattress is a “big purchase” that will need to last for many years. Some people will keep a mattress for 10 to 15 years.

A mattress made with natural fibers are the best (and pillows and bedding too). Options  include wool, organic cotton, silk, hemp, and natural latex. Some people will tell you their mattress is dust mite and bed bug proof which is not exactly true.  Mattresses made with natural fibers may mean that the risk of dust mites is minimized, which will be a relief to many allergy sufferers, but they are not dust mite proof. Bed bugs can pretty much live in any mattress. No matter what type of mattress you end up getting you should consider putting a dust mite cover on it and your pillows.

You should not take a one size fits all approach when it comes to getting a new mattress. Talk to the sales person, do your research and think about what you are doing.

Remember, you will be spending a lot of time on it.

Dust Mites are Disgusting .. So Says Dr. Philip Wexler

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Should they make a horror movie about dust mites? How about “The Dust Mite that Ate New York”. Naw,  they already are being eaten by bed bugs.

Dust mites cause enough problems and nightmares for people without going to Hollywood. For so many people with allergies these microscopic bugs are far worse than any movie could make them out to be.

Dr. Wexler made a very good point in his article about an allergist is the only person who can tell you if you are allergic to dust mites. (Read complete article) I’ve talked to many people who think just because they have an itch while laying in bed they are allergic to dust mites. Maybe or maybe they are allergic to the fabric softener.

Are you allergic to dust mites? Don’t guess. Go see your doctor.

Dust Mites Are Smaller Than a Period

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I ran across this article on dust mite covers and while most of it is pretty accurate, dust mites do live in your bedding and specialized covers are needed to combat the problem.

However it did say dust mites are about the size of a period on a page. The truth is you can’t see a dust mite without a microscope. They are about 200 micrometers in size. You could put hundreds of dust mites on the head of a pin.

It also said you could use tape to remove them but I’m not real sure how effective that would be but if someone wants to try using tape so be it. I personally think I will stick with the dust mite covers I have on my bed

You can read the rest of the article here

How To Deal With Dust Mites and Carpet

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Most of the advice for setting up an allergen proof room calls for the the removal of all carpeting and rugs.  The reason for this advice is that it is impossible to really get carpet clean. Carpet companies hate it when I say that.

The carpets on our floors are a perfect environment for collecting dust mites and other common household allergens.  Dust, pollen, dirt, crumbs, and other debris fall onto the floor and are caught in the fibers of the carpet.

Since dust mites feed on shed human skin (a major component of household dust) carpeting provides an absolute banquet table set for a feast for dust mites.  As we walk on the carpet, we stir up the settled bits of allergen, causing them to become air-borne.  Once air-borne, they are easily inhaled and can trigger an allergic reaction.

Now you can pay a company to come clean the carpets and rugs but the most effective way is to get rid of them all together. The truth is that is not an option for most people.

Here is some information from the Allergy Store on a product called Allersearch X-Mite Carpet treatment. People who suffer from allergies have been using it for years.