The bedroom when you have allergies

Short answer: Wash bed linen at 60 degrees every week, keep the bedroom cool and dry, and avoid textiles that cannot be washed. Those three things do the most if you have allergies and want a bedroom that is easy to keep clean.

Why the bed matters most

You spend eight hours with your face against the pillow. Dust mites thrive in high humidity and body heat, and a bed offers both. That is why the bed linen is the first place to start if you want to make the bedroom easier to live in. It helps more than moving the furniture around.

Wash temperature and frequency

60 degrees kills mites, and once a week keeps the numbers down. Bed linen in bamboo viscose can take it if the label allows, so always check the care instructions first. It is the habit that makes the biggest difference, and it costs only a fixed day each week. See bamboo bedding here.

Is bamboo better for allergy sufferers

The fabric itself is smooth and collects less dust, but the wash temperature matters most. There is no reason to believe that a material alone solves anything. A smooth fabric combined with a fixed washing routine is what makes the bed easy to keep clean. If you have symptoms, talk to your doctor.

The room around the bed

Air the room every morning, keep the temperature down, and avoid blankets and curtains that cannot be washed. Anything that collects dust and cannot go in the machine soon becomes a hiding place. Fewer things in the bedroom make cleaning easier. See bamboo sheets and bamboo pillowcases if you want to change the parts closest to your skin.

Cool and dry

Mites thrive on warmth and moisture, so a cool, dry bedroom is an advantage. Open the window when you get up, and let the duvet lie open to air before you make the bed. It takes only a few minutes, but it takes the moisture out of the bed, so it does not stay clammy all day.

Do allergy covers help

Yes, tightly woven covers on the mattress and pillow reduce exposure. They are laid as a layer between you and the mattress or pillow. Choose them by the size of the mattress and pillow, and talk to your doctor if you are unsure what suits your needs. Also check that the cover itself can be washed.

Should you wash the pillow

Yes, the pillow should be washed or replaced according to the maker's instructions. The pillow is the part of the bed closest to your face, and it collects moisture over time. Read the label and choose a washable pillow if you have allergies. Then it can join the fixed routine, just like the cover.

Avoid what cannot be washed

Everything that lies in the bed should be washable. Decorative cushions, throws and covers that can only be dry cleaned collect dust without reaching the washing machine. Keep the bed simple, with few layers that can all be washed at a high temperature if the label allows. Then it is easy to keep track of it all.

A fixed routine

Make it a habit. One day a week you change the bed linen, wash at 60 degrees, and air the duvet and the room. Make sure you have more than one set, so the bed never stands without a cover. The routine is simple and takes little time, and it is a good place to start if you want a cleaner bedroom.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo better for allergy sufferers?

The fabric itself is smooth and collects less dust, but the wash temperature matters most. If you have symptoms, talk to your doctor about what suits you.

Do allergy covers help?

Yes, tightly woven covers on the mattress and pillow reduce exposure. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what suits your needs.

Should you wash the pillow?

Yes, the pillow should be washed or replaced according to the maker's instructions. Read the label and choose a washable pillow if you have allergies.

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