Let's Talk Allergies

Dust Mite Allergy and Mattress Covers

2010-03-08T16:22:00Z

I love it when our customers sleep better.

For years we have been telling them that putting allergy covers on their mattress, pillow and box springs will help them sleep better and they will wake up feeling better. This is something we believe in and pratice in our own home.

But don't believe me read what Jayne had to say:

Hi Mike,

After putting the allergy bedding covers on our mattress, box spring and pillows, we're so happy to let you know that our allergies have tremendously subsided. Every morning my husband would wake up with terrible mucus draining and now that has substantially been reduced and has almost eliminated his morning stomach problem. Also, our sleep is much more restful and rewarding. I should have ordered sooner. We're thrilled with the products and are recommending them and your company to friends and family.

Thank you very much and have a great week!

Jayne & Andy

Manahawkin, NJ

Every time we get comments like this from our customers it makes us feel good because we know we are doing something that helps people.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Helping Customers Since 1989
800 771-2246

Does Hypoallergenic Mean Allergy Free?

2010-03-05T20:05:00Z

She said " I just bought a new mattress and I was told it was dust mite proof because it was hypoallergenic". That's nice but I would be ticked off at that sales person because they either lied or more likely did not know what they were talking about.

Hypoallergenic means that the item is "unlikely" to cause an allergic reaction. It does not mean it will not cause an allergic reaction. It also does not mean the item is allergy proof or allergy free.

The allergy pillows we sell are made of hypoallergenic materials yet if you are allergic to polyester we would probably recommend you get the down alternative pillow because it has a 100% cotton cover. A brand new mattress will get dust mites in it, even one of the foam ones they sell as dust mite proof. If you look at the labels I'm sure you will see the word "hypoallergenic" somewhere on it.

Hypoallergenic products are a good thing, just make sure you use them with care and keep in mind that even highly allergic people may react to them

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

Alen Air Purifiers ... Which One?

2010-03-03T20:40:39Z

Alen Air makes 5 different air purifiers and each one has it's place. I just finished a short article on the different units, filtration type, coverage and best places to use according to our customers. In fact we have had very good feedback from our customers about Alen Air since we took on their line of air purifiers. Anyway follow this link to the article on the Alen Air purifiers.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

Breathe Dirty Air ... Not a Good Idea ... Clean Your AC Filter

2010-03-03T18:25:00Z

When was the last time you looked at your ac or furnace filter? Last week, a month ago, 2 months ago, 6 months ago, never?

We had a customer that did not know she had a filter in the grill that was in the ceiling 14' feet up and she had been living in the house 4 years. When I pulled it down it was solid. The really sad thing is she had an AC company service her systems every year and they did not bother to look up either.

A dirty ac filter not only hurts the performance of your system it adds to the pollution inside your house. A clean filter will remove many of the harmful airborne allergens floating around in the house.

No matter what type of filter you use, washable or disposable the most important thing to remember is to keep them clean. If it is a washable one clean it when you pay the mortgage, if it is a disposable one put a note on the fridge to remind you to change it. If the kids are old enough and the filters are not hard to get to let them do it. They are helping you and learning at the same time.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

Alternative Therapies for Allergies and Asthma

2010-03-01T23:00:00Z

Why do some of you turn to alternative or CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies to treat your allergy or asthma symptoms? Over the years we have been told by many of our customers that they just want relief, tired of the side effects, want something natural, don't trust the doctor (go find one you do) or some other personal reason. Bottonline is they want something different.

There are all sorts of "Alternative or CAM" types of therapies. These are just a few that have been used by our customers; acupuncture, chiropractic, hypnosis, naturopathy, massage, meditation, magnetic and herbal. In each case we have been told that this is what helped that particular person.

I for one always thought acupuncture was some what of a scam, that is until it was the only thing to fix my sore and stiff back. The thought of someone sticking needles in my back was not something I was looking forward to but a doctor I've know for years convinced me to try it. Within a week the pain was gone...

Some people considered the products well carry as "alternative" therapy. A dust mite cover or an air purifier are not drugs but I can say they have helped thousands of people live with their allergies or asthma. ADMS anti-allergen spray does destroy allergens from dust mites, animal dander and pollen which can make the life of an allergy sufferer miserable.

At the end of the day the best advice I can give someone is do what works for you and check with your doctor before you go to far.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

How To Keep Your Dust Mite Covers Clean

2010-02-28T21:01:00Z

How do I keep my covers clean? We get this question several times a day. The answer is simple... wash them like you do the rest of your bedding.

All of the dust mite covers we sell are easy to care for because they are machine washable just like your sheets. The mattress cover only needs to be washed once or twice a year unless something is spilled on it. The pillow covers may be washed a little more often. We wash ours about every 6 to 9 weeks. We just toss them in with the sheets.

Simply put the dust mite covers in the washing machine, set it on the regular cycle, fill it with warm water and add your laundry detergent (we recommend using either Allergen Wash laundry detergent or DeMite laundry additive). Then dry them on the medium heat setting and you are done. Don't use any chlorine bleach.

If you are washing a membrane fabric dust mite cover it may be holding a good deal of water so be careful when you pull it out of the washer.. Also don't use the sanitizing setting on the newer dryers because the high heat may damage the membrane.

Oh yea, make sure the covers are completely dry before you put them back on the mattress or pillow.

Like I said, taking care of your dust mite covers is pretty simple.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

ADMS Anti-allergen Spray... Works Great Too!

2010-02-22T22:02:00Z

I know it confuses some people that Allersearch Labs makes two anti-allergen sprays that are effective against dust mites, pollens and pet dander.

ADS was the original anti-allergen spray that is a tannic acid based product that is medically proven to neutralize allergens from mites, mold, pet dander and pollen. Being tannic acid based it may discolor some light fabrics.

The biggest difference is ADMS anti-allergen spray has no tannic acid or benzyl benzoate making it completely safe for all fabrics. We use the ADMS at home and when we travel and always get great results. The other thing is you have to retreat the area about every 30 days whereas ADS anti-allergen spray last 90 days.

Either product will take care of the allergens.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause

Allergystore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

Why Not Just Use Vinyl Dust Mite Covers

2010-02-09T16:53:03Z

In a word ... HOT.

Got a call yesterday from a women who was interested in putting dust mite covers on her bed because her doctor just told she was very allergic to dust mites. She was not really sure what dust mites were but she did enough research to know special covers for her bed would help.

We talked about the difference between membrane and non-membrane dust mite covers and which was best for her needs. When we got to price she wanted to know why she could not just put a vinyl cover on her mattress. They we cheap and since they were water-proof they would keep the dust mites and everything else in and out of the mattress.

She was 100% right. A vinyl mattress cover is cheap and effective. They are so very hot to sleep on.

Way back when, all of the dust mite covers were made with either rubber or heavy vinyl and the major complaint we got was they were hot to sleep on. Then came the light urathane membrane which allowed heat and moisture to pass while it still protected you from dust mites. The non-membrane covers we have today are lighter and cooler because there is not membrane to trap any of our body heat.

If price is the main issue, then by all means get a vinyl dust mite cover. It is better than nothing. This customer ended up getting our 100% cotton dust mite cover and I know she will be happy with her choice for years to come. Cooler too!

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO

Allergy Store February 2010 Newsletter Is Out

2010-02-05T21:59:00Z

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

Easy Care Of Your Austin Air HEPA Air Cleaner

2010-01-30T13:07:31Z

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.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com - Serving Customers Since 1989
800 771-ACHOO