• Keep only one bed in the bedroom
• Encase box springs in a zippered dust-proof or allergen-proof cover
• If a second bed must be in the room, prepare it in the same manner

• Use only washable materials on the bed
• Sheets, blankets, and other bed clothes should be washed frequently in water that is at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit
• Lower temperatures will not kill dust mites
• If you set your hot water temperature lower (commonly done to prevent children from scalding themselves), wash items at a laundromat which uses high wash temperatures

• Use a synthetic mattress pad and pillow like latex, memory foam, or Dacron
• Avoid fuzzy wool blankets or feather-stuffed comforters and mattress pads
• Click here to view our foam pillows and mattress toppers

• Asthma is the most common chronic disease of children
• Approximately 17 million people in the U.S. suffer from asthma
• An estimated 4.8 million children under the age of 18 suffer from asthma
• One of the main triggers for Asthma is the house dust mite
• The bed is one of the house dust mite's favorite hiding places

• Dust Mites in the Bedroom Cause Allergies
• Tips for Better Sleep

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