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When shouldnt you hot-wash your bed sheets and pillows?

It is wise to always check the care labels first and clean them accordingly.

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4 ways to get rid of dust mites and bed bugs from your bedding

1.

Freeze your bedding

Bed bugs and dust mites cannot tolerate survive in extremely low temperatures.

Put them in the dryer

Placing your bed sheet in a tumble dryer for 30-minutes is another option.

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As well as being effective, rubbing alcohol is also inexpensive.

However, this is not a one-stop solution if you’re dealing with a large scale issue.

Fabrics like silk, cotton, bamboo and tencel are preferred due to their anti-bacterial and anti-dust properties.

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Most of our top pillow picks are made from hypoallergenic materials, which deter common allergens including dust mites.

Reduce humidity in your bedroom

Dust mites and bed bugs thrive in warm humid conditions.

Pull back your covers, open your bedroom window and allow air to flow through the room.

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Dust mites feed on our dead skin cells, which collect on our sleeping surface over time.

It is recommended that youvacuum your mattressonce a month to remove the allergens and keep pests at bay.

you might even invest in a portable mattress steam cleaner to effectively get rid of mites and bugs.

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We advisedeep cleaning your mattressevery six months, especially if you’re someone prone to allergies.

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Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

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The image shows the Casper Hybrid with Snow Technology pillow on the left and the Coop Cool+ pillow on the right in a side by side comparison

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The Tempur-Pedic Temur-Cloud Pillow at the head of.a bed, resting upright in front of two other pillows that are propped against the headboard.

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The image shows the white Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Latex Pillow against a white background

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