Dust-mite Proof Mattress Covers for Allergy Relief

Protective covers designed to prevent dust mites from penetrating mattresses, helping to alleviate allergy symptoms.

Dust-mite Proof Mattress Covers FAQ

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.

Which mattress cover is best for dust mites?

While they all help to minimize dust mites, they come with their own additional benefits. For example, if you want a breathable mattress protector, cotton is a good bet, while bamboo is naturally temperature-regulating, so ideal if you tend to sleep hot and want a dust mite bed cover with cooling capabilities.

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

Do you have dust mites in your mattress?

Dust mites spawn in soft furnishings, such as curtains, bedding and — if you don’t have a mattress protector — deep within your mattress. They feed on shed human skin cells and moisture in the air. If you can see dust, there’s a high chance that dust mites are present — even if you’re lucky enough not to suffer from any of the above symptoms.

Do you need a dust mite proof mattress cover?

'The absolute minimum for dustmite avoidance is to protect your mattress and pillow with allergy grade covers.' Prof Keith Scott-Mumby, MD.,MB.,ChB.,PhD "If you need a dust mite proof cover for your comforter, we think Cottonfresh wins out as it is the lightest and most supple covering." Mercia Tapping. President, Allergy Buyers Club

How do I protect my bedding from dust mites?

Protect against bed bugs as well as dust mites! Buying Pillow and Duvet Barrier covers will give you the greatest defence against dust mites. Colour: soft natural, unbleached, undyed. Cottonfresh organic covers are a little oversized to allow for natural shrinkage, ensuring they continue to fit your bedding for years to come.

Can you get dust mites from a mattress?

Tests of their mattresses showed that dust mites colonies there dwindled. But never decrease your asthma medicine unless instructed by your doctor. You can find dust mite covers for mattresses, pillows, and box springs at mattress and allergy supply stores and in a variety of materials.