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One of the first posts I wrote for the Healthy Bliss Channel was my son’s allergies and some of the changes we made because of them (Asthma, Allergies, and Dust Mites):
- Removed stuffed animals and curtains from his bedroom
- Replaced the carpeting with wood flooring
- Covered his bedding with allergen covers
Why allergen covers?
Covering bedding with protectors can help reduce allergen triggers in the bedroom. According to Aller-Ease, “A typical unprotected mattress may have anywhere from 10,000 to 10 million dust mites inside.”
The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology states that approximately 70% of people with asthma also suffer from allergies.
The most common form of asthma is allergic asthma. It is triggered by inhaling allergens such as the protein found in dust mite and cockroach droppings, pet dander, pollen, and mold. Asthma sufferers sensitive to dust mite allergens can benefit from limiting exposure to common household allergy triggers.
This is why using allergen covers on my son’s bedding helped so much!
When my daughter was born we took no chances and immediately outfitted her bedding with allergen covers. Now you can’t find a pillow in my house without a cover on it.
Because allergy sufferers are not alike, you have to find just the right cover/ barrier for protecting against your specific allergies.
- Pollen
- Dust mite
- Pet Dander
- Fungal, Mold, & Spores
Aller-Ease offers four types of products to choose from that reflect personal needs and comfort levels.
- Deluxe
- Cotton
- Microfiber
- Original
Aller-Ease; the makers of the number-one selling brand of protective bedding for more than a decade, is graciously giving Blissfully Domestic readers the chance to win a queen-sized set of Aller-Ease bedding (valued at over $130).
How to Enter: Click over to the Aller-Ease web site and have a look around then come back here and leave us a comment about something you learned.
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All Aller-Ease products are lab-tested, allergist-recommended and have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. Allergy season is upon us so now is a perfect time for allergen covers!
Giveaway Ends Monday May 8th at 12:00 EST.
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I was just reading on the Aller-Ease website about pillows. They stated that ten percent of an unprotected pillow’s weight is comprised of allergen particles after two years. Wow! That is pretty scary. I think I’ll be headed out to the store pretty quickly to get some new pillows! Thanks for offering this contest!
Yoikes!
“A typical unprotected mattress may have anywhere from 10,000 to 10 million dust mites inside. An unprotected pillow increases in weight 10% every two years due to dust mites and dust mite feces.”
Ooooh- no more procrastinating about changing my pillow! Might be good to put this on the Daylight Savings time clock or make gifting pillows a holiday tradition- something. I see a National Change Your Pillow day in our future suddenly!
I learned that there are a LOT more products available than the Aller-ease pillowcases I bought at Walmart earlier. We do the same lifestyle modifications as you did, but now I see that there are many more options I can consider.
A typical unprotected mattress may have anywhere from 10,000 to 10 million dust mites inside. An unprotected pillow increases in weight 10% every two years due to dust mites and dust mite feces
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I visited Aller-Ease. I learned that your mattresses actually gain pounds from allergens. Also, didn’t know about putting items in the freezer to kill allergens. My husband & son suffer from allergies, I would love to have one of these covers!
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“An unprotected pillow increases in weight 10% every two years due to dust mites and dust mite feces.” ARGGGHHH I am running out for pillows!I do use allergen pillow covers, too!
~Nancy
I learned that you can put plush toys that can’t be washed in the freezer for a few hours every week to kill any dust mites that might be on them.
My allergies would love this give away!
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OMG “The average bed can contain up to 10 million dust mites and mattresses can double in weight every 10 years due to microscopic allergens that accumulate inside.”
That is shocking as well as incredibly disgusting.
Good grief – learned more than I want to know. The stats about the pillows shocked me. As someone with asthma – this would be great! Thanks!
I learned that a typical unprotected mattress may have anywhere from 10,000 to 10 million dust mites inside. An unprotected pillow increases in weight every two years due to dust mites and dust mite feeces. EEEEUUUUUWWW
maggie@mannwieler.com
I learned that allergies strike 1 in 4 Americans! I did not know that statistic before!
I follow & tweeted giveaway (as “Smokeysmom”): http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/1701287328
maggie@mannwieler.com
oh yukkkkkkkkkkkkkk ! An unprotected pillow increases in weight 10% every two years due to dust mites and dust mite feces — now that sounds gross
i learned that 1 out of 4 americans suffer from asthma. one of these is my daughter. we could really benefit from the products of aller-ease.
I learned that the American Textile Company has been the leading supplier of quality mattress and pillow protectors, bed pillows and mattress pads to large and small retailers.
Wow I did not think that there was so much in a mattress! I definately learned that my allergies in the morning can be due to my bed! I would love to win but thank you for informing me!!!
I learned that I need to wash my linens in HOT HOT water 130F instead of the cold or warm water I was using to save money and to be more green. Sometimes you just have to use extra resources if there is good reason. I just got word I’m allergic to dust mites last week so this would be perfect! Keeping my fingers crossed!
I learned that dust mite allergens affect 50 to 80 percent of the people with allergies or asthma, and can trigger lifelong allergies in newborns. Wow, I hope I win.
I was not aware of all the dust mites and other creatures. Also I had never thought about it affecting allergies. amazing……….
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One thing I learned is that mattresses can double in weight every ten years. That is disgusting. Who knew? Finding out this makes me really want to get a allergen protective cover for my mattress. What a concept. This has got to be a major health problem.
Please count me in for this giveaway. I had no idea and definitely could use this product to improve my health.
Cheers
allergies strike one out of four americans wow, thanks for the giveaway
“An unprotected pillow increases in weight 10% every two years due to dust mites and dust mite feces”
Sick.