Allergy mattress covers create an effective barrier between allergy sufferers and the things that make their allergies flare, such as bed bugs, allergens in the air, and dust mites. Mattress covers are easily added to any mattress, reasonably priced, and can help provide a great night of rest.

How Does a Mattress Cover Help Curb Allergic Reactions?

Mattress covers manufactured specifically to help allergy sufferers find relief are created from fabrics that have smaller pores or microscopic holes in the fabric. The pores help the fabric, and your mattress, breathe. Mattress cover pores are measured in microns, so when you're shopping for allergy mattress covers, pay special attention to the micron size of the fabric used to make the cover. The smaller the pore size of the fabric means that fewer allergens will get through and get to you.

Benefits of Allergy Mattress Covers

• Created specifically to prevent allergens from causing a physical reaction while sleeping

• Natural protection from airborne allergens, bed bugs, pet dander, and dust mites

• Provides additional support and comfort on top of the mattress

• Keeps bodily fluids and moisture from getting into the mattress

• Better, more solid sleep

• Cleaner air - breathing more pure air because allergens are safely trapped before they reach you

• Reasonably priced to fit any budget - $9.99 to $150.00. Organic covers will run a bit more, possibly up to $395 for a king size

• Several choices of materials available - polypropylene, 100% cotton, microfiber, cotton/polyester blend, 100% polyester, organic cotton, or waterproof fabric

Purpose of a Mattress Cover for Allergy Sufferers

Why would you want to bother with a mattress cover at all? These facts might make you think twice about skipping the cover. Did you know that inside every mattress lives dust mites, pet dander, pollen, mold, dead dust mite bodies, feces from the dust mites, and dust? Despite anyone's best efforts, these things still infest any mattress if it isn't covered and protected.

Allergens such as those that live inside a mattress can cause uncomfortable physical reactions for allergy sufferers in particular. It's not unusual for someone who is especially sensitive to allergens to wake up with sinus blockage, swollen and red eyes, a runny nose, coughing, or sneezing.

The mattress cover essentially serves as a blockade against the dust mites and other allergens that may cause an allergic reaction.

More Benefits....

The mattress cover is simple to slip over the mattress. Zip it up securely and then put on your mattress pad, sheets, and bedding. Now you have a wonderfully comfortable bed on which to sleep and you'll sleep better knowing the allergens are going to stay where they belong! Simply by covering your mattress, you've created a cleaner environment in your bedroom.

Easy to Follow Tips for Purchasing an Allergy Cover

1. Make sure the cover you're considering has a symbol of certification for allergies and asthma

2. Measure your mattress dimensions before leaving home

3. An allergy cover with a pore size of 2.8 is most effective

4. Breathable fabrics are best

5. Follow the proper maintenance instructions on the cover to make it last longer