Re:Pillows: dust mite covers

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Sue,

This type of cover is very comfortable compared to plastic and is fine for a new

pillow, but it is not adequate for an already contaminated pillow. The pores

allow moisture into the pillow, thus feeding the mite colony. And the pores are

not small enough to stop all the mite allergens, so for a very sensitized

individual, cotton encasings are, in my opinion, inadequate.

Solid-backed covers prevent moisture from entering the pillow and allergens from

escaping. If you care to look (you may not want to!), I have photomicrographs of

dust mite droppings at:

http://www.myhouseiskillingme.com/chroniccough.htm

and http://www.mayindoorair.com/Whats%20Bugging%20You.pdf

C. May, M.A.

May Indoor Air Investigations LLC

Cambridge, MA

>Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 13:33:11 EDT

>From: ssr3351@...

>Subject: Re: Re: Pillows

>I just bought pillow protectors at WalMart that look good.The brand is

>Aller-Ease and are 100% cotton. On the back it states that " Aller-Ease is

>condstructed of tightly woven yarns. The specialty yarns create extremely small

>pores in the fabric that trap dust mites & dust allergens while allowing air &

>moisture vapor to escape. " You can also wash in hot water.

>Has anyone ever use these? Our pillows are the foam contour type that are

>great for back problems, We're going to give these covers a try & see how

>they work.

>Sue

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