Re: HVAC air filter & covers/pillows

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I put my down pillows in my dryer on high heat on timed dry for one

hour every other week. No dust mites. I can't wash mine and dry

cleaning is toxic, the dryer works great.

Instead of laundering your mattress cover every three months try

simply wiping it with a wet cloth every week when you change your

bedding. You will find yourself wiping off what looks like mud and

dirt each time. I do launder them twice a year, but I wipe them

regularly in between with great results.

I agree about washing the bedding, at least weekly in hot water.

Terrific you have been able to combat the problem and not need your

inhaler!

Sal

Anyone know how can you wash pillows if they're down? I can

understand man made fibers.

I have a dust mite allergy cover on my bed - when I bought it, I was

surprised to see that it needed to be laundered every 3 months. I

thought you'd just zip it on and whammie - bug free. I guess nothing

is that easy.

Also, I used to have a growing asthma problem. When I started

eliminating dust mites by washing my sheets in hot water more often,

it sent away. No more inhaler. Carol S.