Greater use of double glazing and central heating have created a perfect environment for the proliferation of house dust mites, with serious, knock-on effects for asthma sufferers and those people prone to allergies.
The house dust mite is found in every home and thrives in large numbers. They survive by feeding on the fungus that grows on the microscopic dead skin flakes that we shed every day. They prefer warm, humid conditions therefore the bedroom provides the perfect environment for them to breed. It is the dust mite faeces that can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in humans.
What can be done?
The John Cotton range of pillows, duvets and mattress protectors contains a full offer of anti-allergy products to cater for you and your family. If in doubt, always opt for an anti-allergy based bedding product and be rest assured that the product will be fighting the allergens whilst you sleep.
To help protect your sleeping environment in other ways from dust mite allergens in the bedroom, we recommend that you also: