Dust Mite Covers - Protection Against Allergens

Dust mite covers are protective encasements for pillows, mattresses, and duvets designed to prevent dust mites from infesting bedding. They act as a barrier to allergens and can help reduce allergy symptoms.

Dust Mite Covers FAQ

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What are the best dust mite covers?

These are the best dust mite covers: The Most Popular Mattress Cover: SafeRest Premium Mattress Protector The Most Popular Pillow Protectors: AllerEase Zippered Pillow Protectors The Most Protective Mattress Cover: SureGuard Mattress Encasement The Most Waterproof Mattress Cover: UltraBlock Waterproof Mattress Protector

Are dust mite-proof pillow and mattress covers right for You?

Dust mites are microscopic creatures that can live in your bedding and carpets and feed on this skin. Sound icky? It does explain why dust mite -proof pillow and mattress covers are your first line of defense against dust allergies! Dust mites are everywhere -- anywhere there are people or animals, warm temperatures, and high humidity.

What are the different types of dust mite mattress covers?

Generally speaking, there are two styles of dust mite mattress covers: those that look similar to standard protectors with a fitted elastic hem, and mattress encasements, which zip to enclose the mattress completely from all sides.

How do you protect your mattress from dust mites?

Here's how: Use allergen-proof bed covers. Keep your mattress and pillows in dustproof or allergen-blocking covers. These covers, made of tightly woven fabric, prevent dust mites from colonizing or escaping from the mattress or pillows. Encase box springs in allergen-proof covers. Wash bedding weekly.

How to control dust mites in your home?

Most eforts at controlling dust mites should be aimed at areas of the home where you spend most of your time and where dust mite load is greatest, i.e. bedrooms and living areas. Use allergen-proof barrier covers on all mattresses, duvets and pillows. These should be breathable and should completely enclose the item.

Where does a dust mite live?

It is a very small and invisible living creature, living in everyone's home, despite normal cleaning. Where does it live? House dust mites are found in all homes, particularly the bedroom, in mattresses and bedding. It can also be found in carpets, upholstery, chairs, curtains etc.