In this guide, we will walk you through simple and achievable steps to create a cleaner, more hygienic sleep environment.

The Unseen Culprits: Dust Mites and Common Allergens

House dust mites are tiny, spider-like creatures that thrive in warm, dark, and humid environments, made possible by your mattress, pillows, and duvet. Since they don’t bite or sting, you won’t notice their presence. The real problem lies in their fecal matter, allergen particles, and body fragments, which become airborne and can trigger allergic reactions. These dust mite allergens can cause a range of allergy symptoms, from a stuffy nose and itchy eyes to coughing and wheezing, all of which can seriously disrupt your sleep.

Your First Line of Defense: The Right Bedding Choices

Choosing the right bedding products can create an effective physical barrier and make your bed a much less hospitable place for these microscopic pests.

Protective Bedding

Here are our suggestions:

Mattress and Pillow Protectors

Using allergen-proof, zippered mattress covers or mattress protectors on your mattress topper and pillow covers on your pillows is the single most effective step you can take for allergy relief. They are made with a super-tight weave that acts as an allergen barrier, significantly reducing your allergen exposure during sleep.

NOMITE® Certified Products

If you’ve always wanted to enjoy the luxurious comfort of down and feather bedding but have shied away due to dust mite allergy, this certification is a game-changer. The NOMITE® certification guarantees that a bedding item’s fabric has been tested and certified to be impermeable to dust mites, making it an anti-allergen bedding. It’s a seal of approval that lets you enjoy the natural loft, breathability, and warmth of down and feathers without worrying about allergy triggers.

Material Matters

The type of fabric you choose for your sheets and covers also makes a difference.

Hypoallergenic Fills

Down alternative duvets are hypoallergenic bedding or anti-allergy bedding as they are usually made from polyester fibers or synthetic fills that are less attractive to mites and are easier to clean frequently, helping create an allergy-free bedroom.

Breathable Fabrics

Choose natural, breathable skin sensitive material fabric for your bed sheets, like certified organic cotton fabric or Tencel Lyocell fabric. They wick moisture away from your body, preventing the warm, humid environment that dust mites love.

Puredown Picks

Made in Germany Collection

Curated with the best-in-the-world craftsmanship, our Made in Germany or European Down bedding collection features a Made in Germany Down 800 Comforter (all-season and winter-weight) and Made in Germany Down Pillow, composed of 800 Fill Power, 100% natural European down and feathers, encased within a 100% cotton cover, offering you with premium hypoallergenic comfort for a restful night’s sleep.

Organic Cotton Collection

Featuring a 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton cover, our organic cotton bedding collection includes a mattress pad and the hybrid bed topper (natural down and feathers plush fill encased in organic cotton fabric cover with memory foam inner core), which is a great pick for allergy sufferers.

Tencel Lyocell Collection

Comprised of natural pulp of Eucalyptus and birch, our Tencel lyocell fabric collection offers silky smoothness and airy lightness, while also being hypoallergenic to the sleepers.

Your Cleaning Routine: Simple Habits for a Hygienic Bed

Making a few small adjustments to your cleaning routine can have a huge impact on reducing allergens.

Wash Bedding Frequently

Sheets & Pillowcases

Keep the frequency of washing sheets and pillowcases once a week. If your care label allows, use hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C), as this is the most effective temperature for killing dust mites.

Duvet Covers

These can be washed every one to two weeks.

Comforters & Pillows

Give your comforter and bed pillows a full wash every 3-6 months by using a large-capacity washer and a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. The key is to ensure the bedding is completely dry. Tumble dry on low heat and add dryer balls to help fluff the fill and ensure all moisture is gone, as leftover moisture is an invitation for mold and mildew.

Other Actions

Regular Vacuuming

Run a vacuum with an upholstery attachment on your mattress every few months to remove surface dust, mold exposure, mold spores, and allergens.

Lower Humidity

Keep your bedroom cool and dry by using an air conditioner or a dehumidifier.

Air Out Your Bed

This simple, everyday habit can work wonders. Instead of making your bed right away, let your mattress and pillows air out for a while. This helps dissipate moisture and lowers the temperature, disrupting the ideal dust mite habitat.

Your Path to a Restful, Allergen-Free Sleep

By making small, consistent changes to your routine and choosing the anti-allergy bed linen, dust mite covers with zippered encasing, you can create a huge difference in your sleep quality and overall health. We hope this guide on how to get rid of dust mites through thorough cleaning and investing in allergy free bedding will help you indulge in a fresh and irritant-free sleep experience.