How often should you replace dust mite covers?
You should replace your mattress protector when you notice holes or worn and tattered areas because that compromises its protective qualities. To keep your mattress protector in shape, wash it along with your sheets and replace it every one to two years, or as recommended by the manufacturer.
What is a dust cover on a bed?
Protect and extend the life of your bed with a new Dust Cover underneath your bed. It will help protect the interior on your box spring or foundation from dust, insects and even a small pet that may be looking for a cozy place to hide or sleep.
Can you wash a mattress protector with sheets?
You can wash the protector along with any other bedding or towels as long as they can take the same high temperatures. As far as the length of wash, this depends on your washing machine but at these temperatures a 1 hour cycle is sufficient. After the wash has finished you need to dry it.
What is the best mattress for preventing dust mites?
Sleep Inc. Corsicana Hypoallergenic Memory Foam Mattress (Most Comfortable) Corsicana is an American brand that’s in tune with the local’s need for bedtime comfort.
Is dust mite covers bed bug proof too?
In addition to protecting against bed bugs, the cover will also provide dust mite protection. If you don’t have bed bugs, a dust mite cover will trap allergens in the bed and will also keep bed bugs from crawling into your bed.
What are bed mites or dust mites?
Bed bugs are parasites that feed on blood of humans and pets (mammals) but dust mites do not actually feed on humans and pets. Bedbugs are insects and dust mites belong to the arachnids (spider) family. Diseases caused by dust mites are mainly due to the chemical composition of their shed skin and feces.
How do dust mite covers work?
First, dust mite mattress or pillow covers work by trapping the dust mites that are already in your bedding inside and preventing them from reaching their food source – your dead skin and dandruff on the surface levels of the bedding. Essentially, dust mite proof covers keep the already existing dust mites trapped until they starve to death.