For Dust Allergy
- Air out your bed every single day and even if your bedroom is cool and dry you should thoroughly air out the
sheets at least twice a week
- Blankets should be made either of cotton or synthetic fabrics that can be washed in hot water (55°C or
above)
- Cover mattresses with a plastic or allergen-excluding material. If the mattress has not been covered, it
should be thoroughly vacuumed at least once a week
- Change the sheets as frequently as possible
- Pay particular attention when cleaning floors, armchairs, cushions, curtains and drapes
- Replace bedding materials containing wool, kapok, cotton, horse hair, feathers, or down with synthetic
materials (foam rubber, polyester, dacron, etc)
- Don't use brooms or shake mats in the house
- Avoid hanging heavy curtains - use roller blinds instead
- Avoid wallpaper. Paint walls with a paint that allows washing
- Soft toys can contain large numbers of house mites, so choose toys that can be washed and if possible keep
soft toys out of your child‘s bed