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1. intelex22

   June 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am

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   I would have difficulty believing that an effective seal against allergens would be formed by layering handy-wrap. Each time the bed is layed on, the compression would stretch the plastic and force air through the seams.

   Instead, shampooing your mattress might be a good idea. At a minimum, gently steaming the matress will help knock down the population of mites and denature the proteins causing allergy issues. Changing your sheets weekly and keeping pets from sleeping the bed are also good ideas.

   You can purchase "rubber sheets." This would provide an effective barrier between the mattress and your head. Also consider that the pillow will be loaded with the mite feces that triggers allergies. Anywhere dander could fall for their food, they will be there to help get rid of it for you.

   I hope this helps.

2. val

   June 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am

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   um doesnt sound like a good idea to me. my matress cover was only about 40 dollers and buy a pillow cover also

3. neminly

   June 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am

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   You might find that you are trading one allergen for another.

   Many brands of plastic wrap are softened with a class of chemicals called 'phthalates'. Phthalates have been associated with asthma and allergies for years…

   EPA Chemical Summary: Phthalates
   http://www.epa.gov/teach/chem_summ/phthalates_summary.pdf

   The Association between Asthma and Allergic Symptoms in Children and Phthalates in House Dust: A Nested Case-Control Study
   http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2004/7187/abstract.html

   There's a link to more research in my profile.

4. The Easy Answer

   June 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am

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   Puppylove,

   You may want to try an air purifier to cut down on dust mites and air contaminants. I decided to go with an Oreck air purifier and it is doing wonders to freshen my air. I bought it at http://www.firstairpurifier.com Good luck to you!