How to Use Allergy Covers to Reduce Symptoms

Protect yourself from indoor allergens with allergy covers.

Allergy covers create a barrier between you and potential allergens in your home fabrics, like dust, dander and mold. If you're experiencing nighttime allergy symptoms, or seem to have a sneezing fit every time you get into your favorite chair, allergy covers might be your best solution for reducing your symptoms.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Allergy pillow cover
• Allergy mattress cover
• Allergy couch covers
• Allergy chair covers
• Allergy duvet covers

1. Use allergy covers on your pillows. All night long, you breath in the air surrounding your pillow. When you move, you release tiny particles of dust, dust mites, dander and other allergens into the air. Using an allergy cover on your pillow will create a barrier against these items. Remove the allergy covers during the day, and apply them at night to avoid allergen buildup.

2. Use allergy covers on your mattress. These allergy covers are special zip-on linens that seal off your mattress, keeping any dust mites and allergens inside. The also prevent dust mites from colonizing on top of the allergy covers. Clean them weekly or monthly depending on the severity of your allergies. If you can only get one allergy cover, this is the one to get.

3. Use allergy covers on your plush couches and chairs. This will cut down on the dust and allergens that get shot into the air whenever someone sits down. These can be clear plastic covers or fashionable allergy covers made to match your decor.

4. Use allergy covers on your blankets. These are like duvet covers, except they seal in, as well as seal out, allergens in your blankets. If you suffer from severe allergies, using allergy covers on your blankets may add relief. If you suffer from mild allergies, these allergy covers may be unnecessary.

References

• American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology: Indoor Allergens: Tips to Remember