allergies Archives

October 28, 2013August 12, 2021

PrimaLoft Down Alternative Comforters

We are pleased to announce that we have added the Primaloft Down Alternative Comforter manufactured by Downlite to the Allergy Store. If you love the feel and warmth of down but have allergies this is a comforter worth looking at.

Made in the USA these soft and comfortable “hotel comforters” can be machine washed and dried over and over for many years without
loosing that fluffy look.

You can can get all the details on the comforters here.

Wishing you the best of health
Mike

Allergy Store – Helping customers since 1989

May 4, 2012March 30, 2015

Cover Your Mattress Economically – We Can Help!

If you need to cover your mattress economically, just let us know up front and we can help. If we have to guess that is your goal it can take a little longer. For instance, we had a customer with an interesting inquiry earlier this week.

She wanted to know why she couldn’t cover her mattress and box spring in the same zippered cover. She had measured her box spring and mattress together and realized that combined, they were under 18″ deep. She thought they would both fit in an AllerSoft Blend mattress cover that was extra extra deep.

We spoke for awhile about how she intended to get the cover on both pieces at the same time. She was thinking that she would just lift up one edge of the mattress and box spring and slide the cover over everything at once. In her defense, she had never really thought through how the cover would actually go on or considered the actual weight of the mattress and box spring. Things were further complicated when I discovered that she had a king mattress with split box springs. Now we were talking about how to get three pieces in one dust mite proof mattress cover!

After spending quite a bit of time attempting to dissuade her based on the weight of a king mattress and boxspring set and the physical difficulty of accomplishing what she intended we finally got down to the heart of the matter. She was on a limited budget and needed to get maximum relief with minimum financial investment. I finally asked “What you really want is to cover your mattress economically, correct?” She responded a hearty “Yes!”.

Now once we got the the real issue, a solution was not difficult and not expensive. After reviewing all the types of fabric available, we agreed that the Linen fabric that is a cotton/polyester blend would suit her needs just fine. She also learned that she didn’t need to put the same more expensive fabric covers on the box springs that she wanted for the mattress. We carry both vinyl and SMS as budget-friendly alternatives for the box springs.

The end result was that for just about $6 more than that extra extra deep cover she was thinking about, she was able to get the proper size zippered dust mite cover for her mattress and box springs and they would be easy to install.

If you need to get zippered covers for your mattress, box springs, duvet or pillows and are on a tight budget, be sure to let us know. We have so many fabrics available and are so familiar with each that we can help you maximize your budget. In addition to utilizing vinyl or SMS for the box spring, we can also direct you to less expensive covers for the pillows that you don’t rest your head upon. We can also help you decide what to cover immediately and what can wait if you need to work in stages.

If you just let us know, we can help.

Til Next Time!

Cheryl
The Allergy Store

June 12, 2011October 24, 2022

Allergies and How to Prepare for Summer Camp

School ended here in South Florida last week. Parents and kids alike are starting to prepare for sleepaway camp. If you have a child with asthma or allergies, you need to know how to prepare for summer camp.

Prepare for Summer Camp -Food Allergies

Before your child leaves, make sure to speak with the director about any medications that will need to be administered. Also, if your child has food allergies, the time to discuss special diets is before you commit your camper and pay your fees.

Prepare for Summer Camp – Asthma

If your child is a seasoned camper, you have been through this routine before. Find out if they have a nebulizer on hand for emergencies or if you need to pack one. Find out their Epi-Pen policy. When out on a hike, who carries the Epi-Pen in case of an emergency insect sting? Critical if your child is allergic to bees or wasps.

Prepare for Summer Camp – Dust Mite Allergy

If your camper is required to bring their own bedding, you get an allergy-proofing break.

You can make sure that your camper is sleeping on sheets that you washed with De-Mite or Allergen Wash. No matter who is providing the linen, be sure to send an inexpensive zippered allergy-proof cover for the mattress and pillow.

For campers, we recommend using either the SMS or vinyl. You wouldn’t want to sleep on them every night as they are not the sturdiest (that is why we recommend them for the boxsprings) but for 1 to 4 weeks of sleeping at camp, they are perfect to use and then throw away. Most camp beds are long twin, be sure to ask the camp in advance so you get the right size.

Don’t forget the sunscreen. Read the label to make sure that there is no PABA, parabens, or vitamin A. Same for the soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

While Your Camper is Away

While your little camper is away, take advantage of the time to do a good deep clean of their room. Start at the top and work your way down, wiping down walls, furniture, doorjambs, window sills, and such. Strip all the bedding and wash in De-Mite or Allergen Wash. Clean the floors (including under the bed) and baseboards. Don’t forget to clean any picture frames and wash the curtains. Turn the air cleaner on high and close the door. Your little camper will return to a clean, fresh room.

When Your Camper Returns

Make sure that their bag and belongings stay in the garage until unpacked and inspected. Bed bugs are tricky hitchhikers and you don’t want them coming home with your camper.

Summer camp is can be a great experience but…no matter how far you travel and how much fun you have…there is no place like home!

Til Next Time

Cheryl

The Allergy Store