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Now that you have taken the step to deal with your
allergies, from dust mites and other allergens with special dust mite covers, you need to know how to take
care of your covers. Don't worry, it really is no hassle.
First of all your
dust mite covers do not need to be washed
before they are put on for the first time unless you just want to. None of the
dust mite covers are treated with any antimicrobial products as some being sold are.
There is
also no need to clean the mattress or pillows. Some of our
customers vacuum the mattress but it is not necessary. Whatever is in
the bed or pillows will stay there.
Dust mite covers on the mattress only need to be washed once or
twice a year unless something is spilled on them. If the covers are for a child
with dust mite allergies and the child still has accidents every so often then the covers will need to be washed more
often. Some of our cover are waterproof but they still must be washed in
case of accidents.
Vinyl box spring covers require even less
maintenance, just wipe the cover down
with a damp cloth whenever you flip your mattress. If you are usings a SMS cover
for the box springs there is nothing to do.
Dust mite proof pillow covers are washed a little more often. My
wife washes our covers about every four to six weeks with a load of sheets.
Duvet and comforter covers should be washed as
needed. We wash our cover about every 6 to 8 weeks. Once again only when needed.
We also spray our comforter once a month the the ADMS spray.
If you have a comforter you sleep with and do not
have a dust mite cover you may
want really want to consider getting one. We found it's cheaper to get a cover than it is
to clean a down or wool comforter. It costs us about $60 to have our wool
comforter cleaned.
All dust mite covers, micro
fiber and membrane fabrics, need to be washed in water up to 140 degrees. Zip the
allergy bed covers closed before putting in the wash. Keeps them from filling up
with water.
Our 100%
cotton covers have been made to allow for a minimal amount of shrinkage so hot
water will not cause a problem. If you take to a commercial Laundromat do not
use their hot settings. Also do not use any liquid bleach or harsh
detergents.
We use either the
Demite
laundry additive or
Allersearch anti allergen laundry detergent
when we wash out covers. Our hot water does not get hot enough and hot water in
general causes fabric to wear out faster.
When you remove the allergy bed covers from the
washing machine make sure all the water is out of the cover or you and the floor
may get wet. The membrane fabric covers being water proof may hold water if you
didn't zip it closed.
Tumble dry on a medium setting. If you take them
to a commercial laundry do not dry on high. Some of the dryers get over 140
degrees and that will damage the dust mite cover.
All dust mite covers can be hand washed and hung to dry but
remember anything hung outside will be exposed to dust, pollens and grasses.
Please make
sure your allergy bed covers are completely dry before you put them on your
mattress, pillows or comforter.
Wishing you the best of health
The Allergy Store
Updated 12/16/2011 | 
