Marsha Fottler from the Herald Tribune has written an extremely informative article on pillow cases and how they are a breeding ground for dust mites and allergens. She advices to wash pillow cases regularly and also recommends HotMedics DreamShield Ultra pillow collection which made of 300-thread-count cotton and filled with microfiber. You can check out the full article here and here are some tips from the writer:
– Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedroom, and fabric drapes, too.
– Keep upholstered furniture to a minimum in the bedroom.
– Vacuum regularly. Wear a mask and after the room is vacuumed, stay out of it for a half an hour.
– Replace wool, down or feather bedding with synthetics.
– Replace your bed pillows every couple years.
– Invest in allergen-impermeable covers for the mattress and bed pillows.
– Use a pillow protector under the pillowcase.
