Using an allergy mattress cover can save you the cost of replacing your bed when your allergies begin to disturb your sleep. If you suffer from sneezing, itchy eyes or even a runny nose overnight then you may need to make a change in your bedding. Hypoallergenic options are widely available for you to use for a more comfortable night.
The Advantages
The main advantage is using an allergy mattress cover is that you are protecting yourself from the accumulated dust and dust mites that are in your mattress. Most people use their bed for many years and don’t consider the allergens that build up within the layers of padding. A mattress cover made from hypoallergenic materials can reduce your overnight allergy symptoms and help you sleep deeply every night so you wake feeling totally rested.
Your allergy mattress cover won’t interfere with the comfort of your bed. Most bed covers are made from thin materials and you will put your sheets and bedding over the cover. You may also like a polyester filled mattress pad that increases the softness of your bed. If you have allergies and also have a too firm bed then a mattress cover can actually improve your night’s sleep significantly by adding additional softness to your bed as well as reducing allergies.
Care and Maintenance
You should wash your allergy mattress cover on a regular schedule to ensure there are no allergens on your bed. The cover is made from allergen repelling materials but over time will catch the dust and oils from your body as you sleep. You can wash your cover in your regular detergent on the setting that is recommended by the manufacturer. Hot water washes are often recommended to kill any dust mites that may be on the cover.
The care of your allergy mattress cover will also depend on the materials that it is made with. The most common material is soft polyester but eco-friendly options such as soy and cotton are also widely available. The cover may be manufactured without dyes or bleach if you are sensitive to those materials. Organic mattress pads are also an option. Organic bed covers are pesticide free and often made without chemical dyes or bleach. Some materials may need to be washed in cold rather than warm or hot and the use of bleach may be limited on these materials.
Foam Covers
Foam is also an option when you need allergy mattress covers for your bed. Foam is slightly firmer and can’t be washed as easily as other materials. These types of mattress covers are typically used under a zip style cover that protects both the foam and the mattress underneath but can also be used alone. Hypoallergenic foam can reduce the allergic reaction that you have when sleeping.
Any material that is resistant to dust mites can be considered hypoallergenic. Finding the materials that are most comfortable for your allergy mattress cover ensure a good night’s sleep every night.
