This video may be too graphic but this is an animation of how dust mites look under the mattress. Of course we can’t see them with our naked eyes, but we are aware they are that many…and that gross.

This short feature from BBC has information that many of us may already know about how dust mites cause allergy. However, towards the end of the clip, the featured guest has provided some very useful tips to keeping these dust mites off our beds.

When it comes to cleanliness, the dorm room is one place where there’s definitely a high level of risk from bed bug infection as well as other diseases. The mattress that incoming students sleep on are passed on from one person to the next year after year.

To keep safe, students must pack with them mattress encasements like this one from BeneSleep.

It will benefit those that:

• Want to prevent infestation of dust mites, bed bugs, and other micro toxins that may be living in their pillows and mattresses
• Want to protect their pillows and mattress from liquid spills and accidents
• Suffer from allergies or asthma

Via Allergy Buyers Club

The world of college dormitory beds… Not so comfortable isn’t it? And mattresses are definitely used. Worse, standard dorm beds look a bit longer or taller than regular twin mattresses.

As a freshman entering college, be sure to have these essentials prepared:

• A good set of bed sheets. Your parents should be aware of what size to purchase. They know that college dorms usually have taller mattresses, at least five inches longer than standard twin sizes. Bargain stores have a lot of properly fitting sheets with simple but decorative designs. They’re mostly of good quality but hoard as much as you need of those made with 200 thread count at least.
• A dust mite protector like a mattress cover or mattress encasement. You will definitely need this as college dorm beds are haven for dust mites. Choose hypoallergenic ones, mattress covers usually are anyway. They are also washable via machine, so it’s easy to care for it.
• A mattress pad for comfort. College dorm beds may have mattresses that are old and lumpy. Adding an extra pad on top should solve the problem of becoming comfortable. Don’t go for cheap ones for this. At least get one that’s trusted when it comes to durability.

When it comes to keeping mattresses clean, I do think it’s worth investing on something that will ensure my family’s health and safety. Some illnesses are attributed to dust mites and people have always been finding solutions to curb it.

This is the first time I’ve seen a gadget which has UVC light technology, which supposedly takes mattress cleaning a step further. While the vacuum sucks and traps dust mites, the UVC light works an extra punch and sterilizes it.

Wonderful!

* Durable anti-allergy bed vacuum
* Kills 99.9% of bacteria and helps eradicate dust mites and germs that may cause asthma, ill health, etc.
* Vibrating pad will release the dust mites which are hooked into the mattress and enable deep down cleaning
* Two stage micro allergy filtration safely and efficiently assists in the removal of dust mites and their feces from mattresses and fabrics
* ABS plastic housing with polypropylene filters
* Easy grip handle on top of vacuum
* On/off and control button on front of handle
* Dust pan and stage one filter on top of vacuum
* Control panel with sterilization cleaning, sterilization, vibrating sterilization cleaning and filter replace icons
* UV-C lamp indicator windows on top of vacuum
* Stage two micro allergy filter located on bottom of vacuum underneath handle
* Three UV-C lamp safety sensors on bottom of vacuum
* UV-C lamp protective grill covers UV-C lamp and protective tube on bottom of vacuum
* Vibrating pad located on bottom front of vacuum
* Duster cloth included for cleaning the UV-C lamp
* Instruction manual included
* Measures approx 12” L X 14” W X 6” H (overall)
* Power cord measures approx 16’ft
* Power cord supplied with a polarized plug
* Net weight 4 lbs 2 oz

Via Solutions