Allergy Relief
Mattress Safe® products should be the first line of defense against dust mites, mold, bacteria and other allergens. We offer non-allergenic encasements for your mattresses, box springs and pillows. Compared to standard hypo-allergenic mattress covers & encasements, the smooth SofCover® fabric offers a variety of advantages
- Impermeable to dust mites and does NOT trap or harbor dust mites and their allergens.
- Convenient to wipe down or lightly vacuum to remove allergens between washings.
- Resistant to the flourishing of mold and bacteria in the mattress, decreasing the population of allergy inducing spores.
- Breathable, so moisture is wicked away from the body for greater comfort in both hot and cold environments.
- Waterproof for protection against spills and fluids.
- Lightweight and launders like a sheet, resulting in less saturation and bulk when wet.
- Comfortable, noiseless, and soft to the touch, allowing for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Over 50 million people in the U.S. today are affected by airborne allergens such as dust mites, mold, pollen and pet dander. Those who are prone to allergies can suffer from itchy skin, hay fever and other allergic symptoms because of the dust, pollen, and dust mites that are present in their beds.
Allergy sufferers may find it hard to get a restful night’s sleep because microscopic dust mites thrive in our bedrooms. They are possibly the most common cause of perennial allergic symptoms including sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, nasal stuffiness, runny nose, stuffy ears, respiratory problems, dermatitis and asthma.
Dust mites are microscopic, sightless, eight-legged arthropods that are natural inhabitants of indoor environments. These pests are found throughout the house and thrive in high humidity and in areas where human dander is located such as mattresses, pillows, bed covers, upholstered furniture and carpeting. Their droppings break down to an extremely fine powder and stick to these indoor materials. In fact, you may be sharing your bed with up to one million dust mites, which could be triggering your allergic reactions.
Allergy treatment professionals recommend allergen barrier encasements for your bedding as your first line of defense for dust mite allergies and asthma. Encasing your mattress, box springs and pillow protects you from inhaling allergens that become airborne from your body's movement in bed.
Tips to Minimize Dust Mite Exposure*:
- Put mattresses, box springs and pillows in special cases that are allergy-proof or “non-allergenic.”
- Wash blankets, sheets and pillowcases in 130-degree water and dry in a hot dryer every week.
- Get rid of extra clutter in your home that may be collecting dust, such as stacks of books, knick-knacks, stuffed animals or collectibles.
- Remove carpeting and replace it with washable throw rugs, or vacuum it frequently.
- Change and clean cooling and heating system filters once a month.
- Have your home, car and office vacuumed and dusted frequently.
- Try to regularly wash curtains.
*Source: American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org/media/resources/media_kit/triggers.stm