When you have allergies, the last thing you need is a bedroom that makes you sneeze, cough, and wheeze. Your bedroom is meant to be a relaxing space where you can unwind, so making it as sterile as possible makes sense.
Some of the best investments include an air purifier with a HEPA filter to remove dust and a hypoallergenic mattress. If chemicals trigger your allergies, you can get a natural mattress instead.
This article provides mattress buying advice for allergy sufferers to help you create a space where you can get some decent shuteye.
When to get a natural mattress
Natural mattresses are not always hypoallergenic, but if you struggle with the chemicals in memory foam and synthetic materials, you should consider one.
This natural range of luxurious mattresses have been hand crafted using only the finest materials that nature has to offer. The Royal 7000 features quality white lambswool, pashmina, alpaca, cotton and bamboo fillings and is finished with 3 rows of hand side stitching and wool tufts.
- 7000 hand nested pocket springs
- Luxurious fillings including wool, cotton, silk, pashmina, alpaca and bamboo
- 3 rows of hand side stitching
- Viscose damask cover
- Handles for turning
- Brass air vents
Synthetic mattresses
Many synthetic mattresses have chemicals that, although safe, can have an unpleasant odour. Some people get headaches from chemicals, and if you are one of these people, it makes sense to go for a natural mattress.
Natural mattresses have natural fillings like wool, mohair, and latex foam and a natural outer cover like cotton or damask. The crucial point is the materials are not manufactured with chemicals or petroleum-based products.
Hypoallergenic natural mattresses go one step further by ditching latex foam and sheep’s wool for materials unlikely to trigger allergies.
When to get a hypoallergenic mattress
Hypoallergenic mattresses contain fillings and materials that are not known to trigger common allergies. For example, polyester, polyurethane foam, and microfibre are not likely to trigger allergies.
Additionally, hypoallergenic mattresses have a tightly woven outer cover that prevents dust, dead skin, and dander from penetrating them. This eliminates the possibility of allergen buildup.
Most mattresses sold today are hypoallergenic because they contain materials engineered for skin contact. For example, polyester is the same material clothes are made from, and memory foam is used in seat cushions.
Get a hypoallergenic mattress if you struggle with natural latex foam and want a mattress that will prevent allergen buildup, perhaps consider a more eco-friendley mattress like bamboo?
When to get an anti-allergy mattress
Anti-allergy mattresses have an additional treatment stage during manufacturing, where they are treated with an anti-allergy spray.
The anti-allergy treatment is usually an eco-friendly insecticide to combat dust mites or a probiotic treatment to combat bacteria. Sometimes, manufacturers combine treatments to create highly sterile mattresses for allergy sufferers.
If you struggle with allergies at bedtime and want a mattress that will eliminate allergens, an anti-allergy mattress is for you.
The downside to anti-allergy mattresses is they are more expensive than regular mattresses, and the jury is out on how long the treatments last.
When to use an anti-allergy mattress protector
Anti-allergy mattress protectors have a treatment that combats bacteria and dust mites, and they don’t change the feel of the mattress, providing they are under 2cm thick.
We recommend using an anti-allergy mattress protector on an old mattress if you think it triggers your allergies. If the mattress protector helps, it’s probably time to upgrade to a hypoallergenic mattress.
You can also use an anti-allergy mattress protector on a brand-new mattress to protect the outer cover from spills and stains.
Another benefit to mattress protectors is that you can change how your mattress feels with a soft or firm product. If your mattress is too firm or soft, get a mattress protector with the opposite firmness to change how it feels.
Other ways to combat bedroom allergies
Try these steps to create a clean bedroom:
- Get an air purifier with a HEPA filter.
- Seal windows and doors to stop purified air from escaping.
- Use natural cleaning products.
- Treat fabrics with probiotic odour neutraliser.
- Keep cats and dogs out of your bedroom.
- Hoover your floor at least once per week
- Change your bedding at least once per week.
- Look for signs of mould on walls and ceilings; mould can hide in cracks and should be dealt with immediately by an expert.
If you take these steps and invest in a hypoallergenic or anti-allergy mattress, there’s no reason why your bedroom should trigger your allergies.
