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Bedding and dust mites: weekly washing, drying and covers

Wash suitable bedding regularly and dry it fully; consider allergen-proof covers and humidity control if sensitive to dust mites.

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For households seeking to reduce dust and dust-mite allergens in sheets, pillows and blankets. Prepare care labels, normal laundry supplies and a drying space; allergen-proof covers are optional and prices vary. The U.S. EPA recommends weekly bedding washing and complete drying plus dust-mite-resistant mattress and pillow covers for sensitive homes. Not all fabrics tolerate hot water, so follow care labels. Cleaning does not guarantee symptom relief or replace medical advice.

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Check washing labels for sheets, pillowcases and blankets. Follow maker or professional-care instructions for dry-clean-only or non-washable items.
Plan weekly cleaning for washable bedding. EPA recommends hot-water washing for dust-mite allergen reduction, but only use temperatures allowed by fabric labels.
Dry bedding completely after washing, including thick areas. Choose a dryer or air-drying method permitted by the manufacturer, and do not store damp linen.
If someone is dust-mite sensitive, use allergen-proof mattress and pillow encasements and care for them according to the cover manufacturer's instructions.
Monitor leaks and condensation and, where practical, keep relative humidity around 30–50%. Check ventilation or dehumidification if rooms remain damp.
Reduce dust near the bed with appropriate damp wiping and a HEPA-filter vacuum. Seek medical advice if asthma or allergy symptoms persist.

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyAsthma Triggers: Gain Control ↗EPA recommends weekly hot-water wash and complete drying for bedding, allergen-proof covers on pillows and mattresses and routine dust reduction; apply care-label exceptions.U.S. Environmental Protection AgencySources of Indoor Particulate Matter (PM) ↗Supports weekly bedding wash, dust-proof covers, damp dusting and possible relative humidity around 30-50%, avoiding respiratory triggers during vacuuming.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Prześcieradło.jpg ↗Bartek3_14 original image of folded sheets, CC BY-SA 2.5 author-attribution required; original JPEG viewed, no edits.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗Direct hotlink allowed, license conditions such as credit still apply.U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyEPA 침구 세탁·먼지진드기 알레르겐 관리 ↗EPA 침구 세탁·먼지진드기 알레르겐 관리 U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyEPA 실내 먼지·습도 관리 참고 ↗EPA 실내 먼지·습도 관리 참고

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