Dust Mite Covers

How Dust Mites Affect Our Health
Extensive research has been done on the cause and effects of allergies and the benefits of dust mite mattress cover.  Answers have been  found but allergies are still a serious health threat.  Allergies are an unwanted response of the immune system resulting in inflammation of the eyes and nose (rhinitis), lungs (asthma) and skin (eczema).  It is estimated that allergies affect 40% of the population at some time. Most symptoms associated with allergies are so common we don't even realize they're allergies, such as sneezing, wheezing, sinus pain, runny nose, coughing, rashes, itchy eyes and more.

One controllable culprit in the battle with allergens is the house dust mite.  The bedroom is particularly vulnerable for allergy sufferers as we spend one-third of our life in bed and a lot of other time dressing and preparing for the day. We shed skin scales (which is food) into our sleeping environment, collected on linens, pillows, mattress and carpet.  All these are ideal breeding grounds for the house mites.  Traditionally, people have chosen to purchase dust mite mattress covers to combat dust mite bites but The Healing Company offers a better solution.

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Dust Mite Bites
The average dust mite is 0.3mm in length, not visible to the naked eye, so finding them is virtually impossible.  But the fact is that they are there. The most popular place for them to live and breed is in traditional mattresses.  There they have plenty of food and moisture, and a safe place to live. 

Dust mites do not like living in memory foam.  Rather than purchasing a dust mite mattress cover which only reduces the population of these pests we recommend switching to a memory foam mattress or pad.  Dust mites will not reside in memory foam and you get the additional benefit of adding comfort to bed.  So why bother with a dust mite mattress cover when you can get protection from dust mite bites and the most comfortable nights sleep with Sleep Aid. 

Mattress Covers: What Are They Trying to Hide?
Dust mite covers may be a good idea on old mattress but why do companies still put them on new memory foam toppers?  The reason is simple, they are trying to hide the quality of their foam.  Memory foam mattress toppers repel dust mites naturally without covers.  Companies using low grade foam that flakes apart or has strong odors cover their toppers to hide the flaws.  Sleep Aid memory foam toppers are odor and toxic free and are made of high quality foam that does not need extra protection.  In fact, we want you to sleep as close to our toppers as possible, to really enjoy our quality, and take advantage of our patented heat reduction channels.  A standard fitted sheet is all you need.