When our customers are looking to buy a dust mite covers for their children’s bed they often start off looking at the Allersoft or Pristine fabrics. Both of these are outstanding microfiber fabrics and are great for adults because they are cool, comfortable and very effective against allergens. However, I don’t recommend them for a child’s bed.
We put the linen (with the membrane) dust mite covers on both of our children’s beds about 10 years ago and they have held up great. Don’t misunderstand me, the Allersoft and Pristine dust mite mattress covers are effective, comfortable and durable but the linen covers are waterproof as well as effective, comfortable and durable.
No matter how many times we told them to not take drinks into their rooms something would mysteriously end up getting spilled on the bed. Coke , tea and cool-aid can make a real mess out of a mattress. The linen covers also held up very well to the jumping and wrestling that goes along with having kids.
Both our children have moved out of the house now and when they moved they took their covers with them. They have held up even at college.
So when you are looking for a dust mite cover for the children I would recommend taking a look at the linen cotton poly fabric. They won’t even know they are there but you will.
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
AllergyStore.com