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A hypoallergenic mattress cover differs from

other types of mattress covers in the sense

that it is made up of materials that will

neither create nor host allergens such as dust,

pet hair or flakes of skin, dust mites and

pollen. In order for it to be successful in its

purpose it should be made of the right kind of

materials and must have small holes to

prevent dust mites from infesting it.

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Thus, it is important that the factory

making hypoallergenic covers for

mattresses is a completely sterile

environment, from the workers handling

the product in its different stages, down

to the machines, packaging and

distribution plants.

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It is important for some people to choose

hypoallergenic materials on clothes and

furniture as they often suffer from

sneezing, hay fever, rashes, itching or runny

nose when they get into the slightest

contact with allergens. If your bed,

mattress or mattress cover is not

hypoallergenic, you will find yourself awake

and uncomfortable for most of the night.

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Before we go any further, you should

know that there is no one-type-fits-all

hypoallergenic mattress cover. There are

many different kinds of allergens that will

cause trouble for some people but not

others. Consequently, not all mattress

covers will protect everyone with every

conceivable allergy.

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Do note that as far as the hypoallergenic

properties of a mattress cover are

concerned, it will only reduce your

exposure to allergens and possible

contaminants that may have found their

way into your bed but it cannot do

anything more against other threats as

airborne dust, pollen, mold and fungus.

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To keep yourself fully protected against

these threats, you must take a lot more

action to maximize the protection

features of your mattress cover. Keep

your house sanitized regularly.

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Wash and change beddings frequently, dry

them out under the sun if you can (the intense

heat kills bacteria and also leaves a nice, fresh

scent), make sure your ventilation system is

cleaned and maintained regularly in order to

prevent viruses, allergens and contaminants

from spreading throughout the house, and keep

all walls and floors of your house or building

cleaned or sanitized regularly.

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Not many people realize that culprits from the

allergies and illnesses they suffer from can be from

a poorly maintained furnace and a contaminated

air conditioning or heating duct.

To make sure that the hypoallergenic mattress

cover you have chosen is ideal for you considering

what you are allergic to, always check the label and

product description of the product you are buying

to see what they will offer you protection against.

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When shopping online, reviews from

other individuals who have used the

product is greatly beneficial because it

gives you an idea of what you can expect

from it or whether you will get the same

kind of product experience from it.

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If you are the budget-conscious type but

still require hypoallergenic protection,

see if you are willing to forego certain

comforts such as being able to wash it

easily or being lighter compared to other

brands if in the process you will be able

to save money.