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Allergy Store February 2010 Newsletter Is Out
If you did not get this months Allergy Store newsletter you can get it here. Just click on this link AllergyStore Newsletter. We have a good article; So You Think You Have Allergies ... Now What? and we introduced AAAAI's Virtual Allergist. You have to check it out.
This months specials include Pristine Allergy Bedding, DeMite Dust Mite Laundry Additive, Demite Fabric Sealer and Dusting aid and Vital Oxide Disinfectant Spray.
Sale ends March 7, 2010.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike
AllergyStore.com - Serving our customers for over 21 years.
800 771-2246
This months specials include Pristine Allergy Bedding, DeMite Dust Mite Laundry Additive, Demite Fabric Sealer and Dusting aid and Vital Oxide Disinfectant Spray.
Sale ends March 7, 2010.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike
AllergyStore.com - Serving our customers for over 21 years.
800 771-2246
Easy Care Of Your Austin Air HEPA Air Cleaner
One of the reasons we like the Austin Air HEPA air cleaners is how easy it is to maintain. Whenever you are cleaning the room simply dust, wipe or vacuum the outside of the air cleaner. If you are using some type of spray cleaner we suggest you turn the air cleaner off. You don't want it sucking the 409 in. About once or twice a year we do open our air cleaner up, we have the Healthmate regular in our bedroom, and pull out the filter and prefilter and vacuum them.
DO NOT use any type of liquid cleaner on the filter because it will ruin it. Just vacuum it or hit it with compressed air.
We find that our filter lasts about 4 1/2 years between changes and ours run 24/7 365 days a year and we have 3 cats. By the way, ours is 12 years old and still going strong.
We find that our filter lasts about 4 1/2 years between changes and ours run 24/7 365 days a year and we have 3 cats. By the way, ours is 12 years old and still going strong.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Allergies and Cold Weather ... Stay Warm and Allergen Free
You know when winter is here, people just stay indoors. My daughter-in-law said she did not go out for 3 days because of the weather. She stayed in and played with the cats and cleaned.
Sometimes the problem with spending more time indoors all the times is the areas where you are hanging out are also full of allergens. The good news there are simple steps you can due to reduce the problems.
Make sure you do your cleaning early in the day so the dust you do stir up has a chance to settle before you got to bed. Household dust is full of dust mite allergens, pollen, spores and other allergens. Use a damp cloth to do your dusting then toss it in the wash.
Wash the dogs once a week to reduce the pet dander. If you let them on the bed you may want to spray it with ADMS Spray.
If you need to bring in the plants keep them in the garage or in a spare room. Don't over water them or you can get mold growing in the dirt.
Be careful with humidifiers. You don't want to crank them up to the point you are getting too much moisture in the air. Too much can mean microbial growth like mold and mildew.
Wash the bedding including blankets once a week. if you can't get the water hotter than 130 you should use products like Allergen Wash or Demite Laundry additive.
Just remember that the tighter you keep your home closed up the more allergens stay in. Keep warm..
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Does Tannic Acid Remove Allergens From Carpeting
Products like Allersearch Xmite Carpet Treatment really do work. The tannic acid in Xmite reduces the dust mite allergens by denaturing the proteins that are causing the allergic reactions. Application of the product is simple and straight forward. Sprinkle the Xmite carpet treatment powder on the carpet or rug and work it into the fibers with a stiff broom. Let it sit for about 3 hours and then vacuum the carpet.We do suggest you toss the vacuum bag when your are finished.
Each treatment with Xmite will last about 90 days.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Going Green ... Been Doing It For Years
Natural, Green and Eco-Friendly are now some of the most common words being used today to describe practices and products. Well guess what, we have been finding natural, drug free, chemical free solutions to allergies, asthma and MCS for years.
We used air duct cleaning to remove the source of the problem while other companies came in and sprayed chemicals and sealers to cover up the problem. The Aquathin line of water purification removes the harmful chemicals and other contaminates from the water so you don't get it into your body.
Our selection of allergy and asthma control focuses on helping you control your indoor environment without using harsh chemicals. The Allersearch line of anti allergen products are plant based, Demite laundry additive uses tea tree oil and the Envirorite cleaning products is soy based. Our line of bedding includes all natural cotton and wool products and our air cleaners produce no ozone.
We are very pleased to be able to offer these products to you our customers. It's funny how things change.. What they now call being Green or Environmentally correct is what we have been doing for our customers for years.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
How To Control Allergens on Your Furniture
You just got you test results back and found out you are allergic to dust mites, pollen and pet dander among other things. Your doctor said he had never seen anyone so allergic, they tell that to everyone...
Now what. You call around and talk to people such as us and we give you some advice such as getting rid of all upholstered furniture, drapes, carpets and everything else that can hold dust. Great advice but the problem is in most cases it is not cost effective to toss most of what you own and start over. Read more about how to deal with allergens in your furniture, drapes and carpets right here.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Pets - Cats and Dogs - Have Allergies Too!
When most of us think allergies usually only people come to mind. We all know someone who has some sort of allergy, dust mite, pollen, food, grass, etc. Their allergies flair up and they are miserable.
Did you know that your pet can suffer for allergies too! We had a dog named Lady that use to chew her tail raw until we found out she was allergic to the grass in the back yard. We took her to the vet once a month for a shot and it cleared right up. She was happy and so were we.No more being woken up in the night by her chewing.
If you have a pet, cat or dog, and you think they may have allergies please take a moment to read our article, Pets and Allergies.
Wishing you and your pets the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO
Dust Mite Mattress Cover - Still the Most Effective Weapon in Fighting Dust Mites
I just read an article that said that even though dust mite mattress covers have been proven to be the most effective deterrent against dust mites, only about 1/3 of the people who suffer from allergies use them.
The dust mite mattress covers sold today are not the slippery, hot vinyl some people may remember. Now days a good quality allergy cover is either made of a micro-fiber or a semipermeable polyurethane coated fabric. Both of these fabrics will protect you and your bed from dust mites and does not have to break the bank.
If you are one of the 35 to 40 million people who suffer from dust mite allergies and don't have your mattress covered I encourage you to do it. A simple dust mite cover can make a huge difference on how you feel in the morning, can reduce medication use and asthma attacks.
For more information on dust mites visit Environment, Safety and Health Online
For a complete selection of the dust mite covers visit our site on dust mite covers.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com- Helping Customers since 1989
800 771-2246
The dust mite mattress covers sold today are not the slippery, hot vinyl some people may remember. Now days a good quality allergy cover is either made of a micro-fiber or a semipermeable polyurethane coated fabric. Both of these fabrics will protect you and your bed from dust mites and does not have to break the bank.
If you are one of the 35 to 40 million people who suffer from dust mite allergies and don't have your mattress covered I encourage you to do it. A simple dust mite cover can make a huge difference on how you feel in the morning, can reduce medication use and asthma attacks.
For more information on dust mites visit Environment, Safety and Health Online
For a complete selection of the dust mite covers visit our site on dust mite covers.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com- Helping Customers since 1989
800 771-2246
Alen Air Purifiers - Customers Like Them
Ok... We have been carrying the Alen Air Purifiers for a couple of months now and have gotten lots of good comments. People like them because they are quite and quickly clean the air in most rooms. Do have a customer who has them both and they think the Austin Air Healthmate does a better job in larger spaces. Our daughter-in-law really likes the way the Alen Paralda looks compared to the Austin they now have. Both manufactures make a great unit built to last for years.
If you currently have either and Austin Air or Alen Air purifier we would love to hear your comments.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Helping Customers Since 1989
800 771-2246
If you currently have either and Austin Air or Alen Air purifier we would love to hear your comments.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Helping Customers Since 1989
800 771-2246
What are the Differences Between De-Mite Laundry Additive and Allergen Wash?
For years, doctors have recommended that people with allergies wash their bed linens weekly in hot water to remove household allergens such as dust mites. Unfortunately, hot water means water that is 140°F or higher. In most cases this is a temperature cannot be had at home with residential water heaters. In most cases your hot water is going to be around 102 to 105.
The good news is the marketplace listened and developed some products you can use to remove allergens from your sheets and other bedding no matter the water temperature, Demite Laundry Additive and Allersearch Allergen Wash. (Read Comlete Article)