You can allergy-proof your bedroom by selecting the right sheets.
If you find yourself sneezing, sniffling, or struggling with stuffiness that indicates allergies, this can be incredibly frustrating to deal with when sleeping. Your bedroom is where you regularly spend several hours of your day, so it is important to do what you can to make it an allergy-free zone. This way, you can breathe easily and avoid letting allergies negatively affect your sleep. Read on for a few techniques that can help you allergy-proof your bedroom.
Keep Humidity In the Right Zone
The ideal range of humidity in your home is 30 to 50 percent. You can check your levels with a hygrometer available at drugstores. If your bedroom’s moisture is too high or low, use a dehumidifier or a portable humidifier to adjust the humidity. Keep your windows closed to avoid letting in pollen, and use an air conditioner during the pollen season.
Vacuum Regularly
If you have carpets or pets, you can further help allergy-proof your bedroom by running a vacuum with a HEPA filter at least once a week. If you can, you should consider replacing carpeting with hardwood floors or area rugs that can be more easily washed and cleaned.
Protect Bedding
You can allergy-proof your bedroom through your choice of sheet selections. Use zippered, hypoallergenic, woven, microfiber casings for your mattress, box spring, and pillows. These will all deter the growth of dust mites, mold, and mildew. Wash your sheets in hot water (about 130 degrees Fahrenheit) once a week and dry them in a hot dryer. Do the same for your duvet cover about every other week, and avoid letting pets lie on or sleep in your bed.
Eliminate Clutter
The books, magazines, lotions, or trinkets on your nightstands are all dust magnets. You can help allergy-proof your bedroom by moving these items to another room. The same goes for any throw pillows on your bed; while they may look nice, they attract dust mites.
Shower Before Bed
After spending time outdoors, where you can bring other pollen and allergens into your home with you, it is best to shower before you go to bed for the night. Additionally, if you wash your hair right before bed, dry it with a blow-dryer before sleeping to prevent moisture from promoting mold growth on your pillow.
Use an Allergy-Proof Mattress
Your mattress can also play a role in how active your allergies are. Do your research on the best allergy-proof mattresses, and add an allergy-proof mattress protector for extra comfort.
With these changes, you can create a relaxing, allergy-proof bedroom that keeps you comfortable all night long.
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At All American Mattress, we have the expertise and great prices to help you choose the perfect pillows and foam mattress for your bedroom. We have mattresses and bed frames available made from a variety of materials to suit your needs, whatever they are. Stop by our showroom, visit us online, or give us a call at (410) 451-9006 to see how we can get your toddler sleeping through the night. We offer brand names at affordable prices, and we will always work hard to keep your whole family comfortable. For more mattress shopping tips, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
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