Step 1: You need Dust Mite Covers for an Anti-allergen barrier between you and the dust mites, and or down in your bedding.
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- Fabric: 400-thread count 100% cotton sateen
- Protection: Excellent - thanks to small pore size
- Average pore size: 6.49 microns
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- 400 thread count feels great on your skin
- Small pore size provides excellent protection
- Fabric is made from certified organic cotton
- Machine washable in warm water
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- Higher priced than the poly/cotton blend dust mite encasings but worth it for the extra comfort and feel
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- Wants the best quality dust mite encasings that will last
- Would like organic cotton encasings that are hypoallergenic and comfortable
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- Fabric: 100% Natural Cotton unbleached, undyed, untreated
- Protection: Very good - up to 99.95%
- Average pore size: 3.45 microns
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- Extremely soft
- Very small pore size
- Fits mattress depth - 9 or 15 inches
- Free of 21 harmful allergens
- Quality zippers
- Chemical free
- Unbleached and undyed, all natural cotton
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- More money than some other dust mite covers but worth it for those who want untreated, undyed cotton materials
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- Great for chemical sensitivies or ezcema
- Wants the best quality dust mite encasings with no chemicals
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Step 2: You need HEPA Vacuum Cleaners, to trap the dust mite allergen inside the bag instead of exhausting it into the air. HEPA vacuum cleaners are sealed tight and won't allow your dust mites to filter through your vacuum back into your air.
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Vacuums
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- Motor: 1300 watts
- Filtration: S-Class (meets US HEPA standards) filter
- Controls: Variable slide switch fingertip motor control
- Brush: Motor Powerhead with 12" brush head
- Tools included: crevice tool, upholstery tool, small dusting brush
- Vacuum bag capacity: holds 1.4 gallons with 3 layer sealable bags
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- Long lasting motor
- Quality and wide range onboard tools
- Automatic carpet height adjustment
- Relatively lightweight - 16.9 lbs
- Lays flat for hard to reach areas
- Long reach with 40 ft. power cord
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- Vacuum is a little bulky and heavy to carry upstairs compared to canister vacuums
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- Wants and exceptionally long lasting vacuum cleaner
- Prefers using an upright vacuum
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- Motor: 1200 watts
- Filtration: ACTIVE S Class HEPA filter, Sealed System construction
- Controls: +/- fingertip controls on handle with LED indicator
- Brush: Parquet Floor brush and choice of Power brush size
- Tools included: 3 on-board tools
- Vacuum bag capacity: 4.76 qts
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- +/- finger tip controls on handle with LED indicator
- Silence insulation
- Dust bag change indicators
- Large dust bags
- Auto shut-off park feature
- Integrated rubber PVC bumper guards
- Choice of power brush size
- High quality fabric bags
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- Features a larger powerhead with more weight but very effective for thicker carpets and especially pet hair
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- Desires a luxury canister vacuum with top of the line easy to use features
- Recommended for allergy sufferers with medium to high pile carpeting and smooth flooring
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Step 3: You Need Air Purifiers to help filter your air with a HEPA filter.
HEPA air purifiers remove 99.95% of airborne dust mite allergens from your house hold air.
Using furnace filters to add protection and help clean your air.
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Air Purifiers
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- Filter type/life: Long-lasting HEPA filter life; Pre. 6-18 mos; HEPA 2-4 yrs
- Noise level: Quiet but not silent
- Fan speeds: 6
- Controls: Electronic LCD display
- Room size: up to 1000 sq. ft.
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- Excellent filtration of allergens
- Filter change indicators
- Timeless design
- Advanced controls with remote
- Certified performance
- Upgradable to included carbon filter
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- Expensive but appropriate if you have serious allergies
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- For those with serious allergies who need superior all around air purifier
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- Filter type/life: Internal ionizer and HEPAtype filter: 6 mos.
- Noise level: virtually silent on low; decibel range 32 to 68
- Fan speeds: 3
- Controls: manual knob
- Room size: up to 679 sq. ft.
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- Great particulate control
- Extremely quiet air purifier
- Looks good
- Easy filter change
- Filter can be vacuumed to prolong filter life
- Energy Star rated
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- Filters do not last as long as some
- No prefilter
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- Wants a very quiet air purifier which is easy to maintain and does an effective job for air cleaning
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Step 4: You need a Vapor Steam Cleaner to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and kill dust mites and mold. They are the perfect tool for allergy sufferers and those with multiple chemical sensitivities.
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Steam Cleaners
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- Internal temp: 298°F
- Boiler capacity: 1.8 + 1.5 quarts
- Boiler material: stainless steel
- Pressure gauge: Yes
- Safety trigger: Yes
- Steam cleaner tools included: 6 tools, plus 2 extension wands, spot cleaner, 6 towelling cloths
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- TANCS option
- EPA approved technology
- Achieves thousands of times better cleaning results than with chemical disinfectants
- Reduces cleaning time
- Prolongs the life of the boiler by eliminating the build up of minerals
- Reduces water consumption and is more energy efficient
- Can use tap water instead of bottled water
- Includes extended warranty of 3 years on parts and 8 years on boiler
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- Does not include additional accessories Supreme Package offers
- A bit more awkward to carry than other vapor steam cleaners
- Expensive but superb quality
- Best used on one level floor applications
- 10 oz. heavier with TANCS option
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- Needs to clean an area over 3000 sq. ft.
- Wants the absolute best cleaning results that nears sterilization
- Wants to use a steam cleaner frequently
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- Internal temp: 285°F
- Boiler capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Boiler material: Aluminum
- Pressure gauge: Yes
- Safety trigger: For easy on and off
- Included Accessories: 10 brushes, 2 extension wands, 2 nozzles, 6 towelling cloths, funnel, hose
- Warranty: 2 years (includes bonus year)
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- Best value mid-range steam cleaner that we have tested
- Fingertip steam trigger on hose handle
- A full assortment of accessories
- Lightweight and easy to movefor cleaning
- Free bonus year warranty included
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- No continuous refill - need to wait for machine to cool down for refilling
- Aluminum boiler is not as durable as steel
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- Wants best value for money in a mid-range steam cleaner
- Looking for an affordable and lightweight unit for a multitude of household chemical free cleaning taks
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Step 5: You Need a Dehumidifier because dust mites thrive in humidity levels above 50%. To Help Reduce humidity levels to between 30-50% we recommend a small dehumidifier in your bedroom.
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Dehumidifiers
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- Room size: Up to 1300 sq. ft.
- Water removal: 65 pts. in 24 hours
- Casters: Yes - 4; with built in hand grips
- Temperature operation: Low temp down to 42°F with hot gas defrost to prevent ice build-up
- Pump included: No, but works well with optional accessory pump
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- Energy efficient - EPA energy star rated
- A high performance moisture removing capacity
- Touchpad controls with digital display of temp and humidity
- Automatic defrost function
- Washable air filter for easy cleaning
- Easy access for water removal
- Auto restart
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- Air filter is above the bucket which is not super convenient for cleaning but is washable for reuse
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- Wants reliable basement dehumidifier with low temp operation, digital humidistat & temperature display, and pump water drain option
- Looks for energy cost savings with Energy Star rated dehumidifier
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- Room size: Up to 1200 sq ft
- Water removal: Up to 58 pts. in 24 hours
- Casters: Yes - 4
- Temperature operation: Low temp down to 42.8°F
- Pump included: No, but optional condensante pump available
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- Very quiet - ideal for bedroom or finished basement
- Energy star rated for efficency
- Space saver: can be placed against wall
- Remote control
- 2 fan speeds
- Dehumidification humidistat control
- Automatic restart after power outage
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- Units are a little heavy at 55 lbs. but have casters for easy moving
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- Moderate to damp moisture problems in one room - do not need pump
- Needs low temp operation and wants fairly quiet operation
- Allergy sufferer who wants to prevent growth of dust mites, mold & midew
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- Room size: Up to 1000 sq ft
- Water removal: Up to 50 pts. in 24 hours
- Casters: Yes - 4
- Temperature operation: Low temp range 44° to 90°F
- Pump included: Yes with 16 foot hose that allows you to pump water 10 ft. high
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- Energy efficient - EPA Energy Star certified dehumidifier
- Internal condensate pump
- Digital display
- Lateral grille design for free standing position against wall
- 3 drainage options included
- Water tank full auto shutoff
- Rust resistant steel housing
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- Rear loading bucket so need to move unit away from wall to empty water - but we recommend using built-in pump
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- Wants a worry-free, easy to use dehumidifier with the convenience of built-in pump
- Moderate to damp moisture problems in basement, room or office
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Step 6: Latex mattresses are mold and dust mite resistant and also unbelievably comfortable and supportive of aching joints.
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Mattresses
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- Mattress Depth: 8 inches thick
- Construction: Natural latex, 7 zone support system
- Foundation: Matching 8" Box spring available
- Optional mattress pad for extra cushioning
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- Naturally hypoallergenic, dust mite and mold resistant<
- No disturbance by partner's movement
- Less aches and pains upon awakening
- Firm mattress
- 10 year warranty
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- A few people are allergic to latex mattresses
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- Most popular bed for latex bed fans.
- Wants undisturbed sleep, less muscle aches in morning.
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- Mattress Depth: 6.5 inches thick
- Construction: 6-inch natural rubber core surrounded with quilted layers of organic cotton and pure wool
- Foundation: Slat foundation designed specifically for rubber mattresses
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- Nontoxic, chemical-free, hypoallergenic
- Covered with 100% organic cotton
- Relieves pressure from joints
- Durable and elastic
- Warranted for 20 years
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- Expensive, but still worth it
- Requires a slat foundation
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- Has general stiffness or an aching back, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, arthritis, or work related injury
- Has chemical sensitivities, allergies, or MCS, and wants a completely nontoxic, chemical-free, hypoallergenic mattress
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Step 7: Nontoxic, chemical-free, hypoallergenic pillows are inhospitable to dust mites and make for a comfortable and healthy night’s sleep.
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Pillows
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- Fabric: 100% cotton removable cover
- Fill: Talalay latex foam
- Densities: Soft, Medium and Firm
- Sizes: Standard, Queen and King
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- Do not flatten or sag like cotton or wool pillows
- Anti-microbial, mildew proof and dust mite resistant
- Pillow has interconnecting air channels to keep you cool and dry
- Resilent and durable
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- While most testers could not detect an odor, a few said they smelled a slight sweet odor. Can air out pillow if so.
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- Wants long lasting, supportive pillow that holds its shape; has allergies and wants a hypoallergenic, anti-microbial, mildew proof pillow.
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100% wool pillows
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Type: Cotton shell 230 thread count,
Standard, Queen, King and Neck Roll Pillows
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- Fabric: 230 thread count, 100% cambric cotton fabric
- Fill: 100% American grown domestic wool
- Styles: Classic and Deluxe
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- Naturally fire retardant and dust mite repellent
- Wool will keep you cooler in summer, warmer in winter
- Do not grow moldy with age
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- Not as lofty as down pillows.
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- Has multiple chemical sensitivities or allergies to everything
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Step 8: Nontoxic, chemical free, hypoallergenic mattress pads are incredibly effective with preventing dust mites reproduction and supressing moisture and mildew which provides their food.
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Mattress Pads
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- Material: Natural latex,lambs wool; organic cotton cover
- Thickness: 2" or 4"
- Naturally dust mite repellent
- Hypoallergenic
- Anti-bacterial
- Natural dye-free
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- Very thick
- Best quality
- Built to last
- Natural dye-free
- Will help your mattress last longer
- Relieves pressure points
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- Organic mattress pads are expensive
- You must get a Doctor's note to get one of these custom made mattress pads
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- Sensitivies to all chemicals and wants a pillowtop feel to their mattress pad.
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