Start by upgrading bedding to allergy-resistant options. Mattress and pillow encasements create a protective barrier against dust mites, while hypoallergenic sheets and pillowcases reduce allergen buildup. Washing bedding weekly in hot water helps eliminate allergens that accumulate more quickly during winter months.

Indoor air quality also plays a major role. Heating systems dry out the air and circulate dust throughout the home. Using a humidifier to maintain humidity between 30–50% can ease respiratory irritation while discouraging dust mite growth. Replacing HVAC filters regularly and adding a HEPA air purifier to the bedroom further reduces airborne allergens.

Clutter control is another effective strategy. Items such as extra blankets, decorative pillows, and upholstered furniture collect dust and allergens over time. Simplifying bedroom décor and storing unused items reduces surfaces where allergens can settle.

Pet management becomes even more important during winter. Keeping pets out of the bedroom limits dander exposure while sleeping. Regular grooming and cleaning pet bedding also help reduce allergen transfer into sleeping spaces.

Making sure your bedroom is armed against dust mites is the number one step you can take in alleviating allergy symptoms. Dust mites love to live in bedding, mattresses, and pillows where they can enjoy a constant feast of the dead skin cells you shed as you sleep. But this doesn’t have to be the case! Using Allergy Relief Bedding that’s impenetrable to dust mite allergens, pet dander, and other allergens will provide substantial relief from nighttime allergy attacks. As lower temperatures prompt you to add down comforters and blankets to your beds, it’s a good time to rethink how your bedding affects your allergy relief. And what better time to make sure your bedroom is allergy-proof than when you’re changing out seasonal linens? Get cozy for winter and fight allergies at the same time.

Back to the Basics: Allergy Relief Covers

The first barrier against dust mite allergen should be the layer that touches your mattresses and pillows. Achoo Allergy’s exclusive BedCare™ Mattress Covers and BedCare™ Pillow Encasings provide superior protection against dust mites and other allergens. In addition, they are arguably some of the most comfortable ones available for purchase.

BedCare™ Allergy Relief Bedding is Available in 4 Different Lines:

	BedCare™ All-Cotton Cotton Blend: More breathable and features a 100% cotton barrier fabric, BedCare™ All-Cotton Blend has a tightly woven pore size, making it effective against dust mite allergen, pollen, and other allergens. Comes with a Lifetime warranty.
	BedCare™ Economy:Part of the original BedCare™ line, BedCare™ Economy provides excellent protection against dust mites and other allergens at a convenient budget-friendly cost. However, due to its larger pore size, the protection BedCare™ Economy provides is not quite as superior as that of BedCare™ All-Cotton or BedCare™ Classic Blends.
	BedCare™ Classic:A must-have for individuals suffering from allergies, BedCare™ Classic is the perfect choice for those who require mite and mold-impermeable allergen bedding covers with a soft, satin-like feel. Made with BedCare™ ComforTech™ Polyurethane Membrane for added waterproof protection.
	BedCare™ Organic: Ideal for those with chemical sensitivities and skin sensitivities, BedCare™ Organic is made from organic cotton. Truly a luxurious choice, there are no finer, more comfortable allergy relief covers to be found.

Allergy Relief Bedding Packages, which come with everything you need to begin fully allergy-proofing your bed, are an excellent way to ensure that your sleeping zone is protected against dust mite allergens. Packages come with a box spring cover, a mattress cover, and pillow covers.

Allergy-Proof Your Comforter

If you slept with nothing but a covered mattress and pillows and sheets (that you would wash with dust-mite killing solution such as De-Mite Laundry Additive), your allergy-relief regimen could stop with mattress and pillow encasings. But, especially in the colder months when bedding tends to pile on, how can you protect yourself from the dust mites, pet dander, and other allergens that slowly fill your bedding and trigger allergy attacks?

For comforters, we also carry Duvet Covers, which keep dust mite allergens from penetrating the comforter itself and triggering allergy attacks. If you or members of your family are allergic to the down itself, however, there are also alternatives. BedCare™ Allergen Barrier Down Alternative Comforter replicates the softness of down, without the allergens. Sleep & Beyond comforters and sheets offer some of the finest naturally hypoallergenic fibers that are naturally dust mite, mold, and mildew resistant.

Allergy-Friendly Blankets

And what about blankets? The best way to ensure that your blankets aren’t harboring allergens is to wash them frequently, preferably with anti-allergen laundry soaps like Mite-Y Clean All-Natural Laundry Detergent or Mite-Y Clean Laundry Additive. But it’s important to make sure that your blankets can stand up to such frequent washing.

BedCare’s new Polartech Fleece Blankets are the perfect solution. They are made of Polartec microfiber fleece that won’t lose any of its cashmere softness with wash after wash. They also dry quickly, warding off the possibility of moisture buildup and mold.

Allergy-Proof Bedding Extras

In addition, other down bedding extras, such as mattress pads, also come in hypoallergenic varieties. Sleep & Beyond MyMerino 1.5 Inch Organic Merino Wool Mattress Toppers are made of naturally hypoallergenic fibers that are naturally resistant to dust mites, mold, and mildew. And similar to how Hypo down comforters are constructed of hypoallergenic down, Royal Pedic Pillowtop Mattress Pads are made from natural latex and untreated New Zealand wool, covered by Belgian cotton ticking, providing you with the ultimate choice in allergen-free, eco-friendly bedding.

With all these allergy-relieving options right at your fingertips, there’s no reason your bedroom can’t be an allergen-free haven for a restful and refreshing night’s sleep. Take advantage of the changing season and your winter bedding swap to make sure your bed is allergy-proof. Also, be sure to check out our other allergy blog pages for more tips and tricks on how to stay healthy all year long!