Reducing allergies in your bedroom can be done with a couple preventative steps.

• Encase your mattress, box spring and pillows in highly effective allergen barrier covers, such as Aller-Ease protective bedding products
• Wash bed linens weekly in 130-degree Fahrenheit water
• Consider traveling with your pillow protector to help minimize symptoms in hotels or while on the road
• Remove dust collecting clutter from the bedroom and other areas of your home
• Place non-washable plush toys in a zip-lock bag and put them in the freezer for 3-5 hours every week to kill off any dust mites
• Air conditioner filters should be changed frequently during the allergy season
• Use a low cost home hygrometer to help keep humidity below 50 percent as dust mites thrive in higher humid environments
• Use easy to clean hardwood, tile, or linoleum flooring instead of carpeting
• If you have carpeting, use a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter to reduce airborne dust
• Shampoo hair nightly and change clothes before entering the bedroom to avoid transferring outdoor pollens into your bedroom