dust mite bedding

[AnnIsabel]

I'm so confused.
The bedding stores have bedding that is supposedly anti-mite but they have never heard about the necessary pore size needed to keep mites in check.

The conventional allergy associations say that mattress covers must enclose the whole mattress and not just the top. Some even say to cover boxsprings.

I have heard that wool mattress pads keep mites out and heard the opposite as well. Would a wool blanket work just as well, presuming no wool allergy?

All I know is that pore size is not related to thread count.

I'd appreciate any thoughts about bedding.

[mama1803]

Hi there. The following was the company our allergist recommended. I have several of their products and have been very pleased. I noticed there are tons of websites offering coupons if you choose to order, as their prices can be a bit high.

http://www.missionallergy.com/home.asp

HTH

[KatWrangler]

We bought one of allergy covers for my son's pillow. I hate it! It's crunchy and not soft.

[sbgrace]

Don't do wool. I really researched this because we had wool ($$$). found that in actual studies wool harbors mites (and you can't do a hot wash/hot dry to kill them either). The things you read about it being good for mites are all from or based from those selling wool. Wool is nice but not for those w/dust allergies.

I don't know what to suggest re: mattress covers. My son's mattress came dust mite enclosed. I purchased all bedding I can wash and dry on hot. We wash his stuffed animal too. I used to hot dry (not wash, just dry) his pillow but he never used it anyway so he sleeps without one now.

[mama1803]

Originally Posted by sbgrace

Don't do wool. I really researched this because we had wool ($$$). found that in actual studies wool harbors mites (and you can't do a hot wash/hot dry to kill them either). The things you read about it being good for mites are all from or based from those selling wool. Wool is nice but not for those w/dust allergies.

I don't know what to suggest re: mattress covers. My son's mattress came dust mite enclosed. I purchased all bedding I can wash and dry on hot. We wash his stuffed animal too. I used to hot dry (not wash, just dry) his pillow but he never used it anyway so he sleeps without one now.

I've also read that for items that can't be washed freezing will kill the dust mites. Put the item in a garbage bag, tie it up, and pop it into the freezer for several hours.