What is the use of mattress protectors?
Mattress covers are bed covers that can be placed on top of the mattress to serve as bed pads. This way they protect against dirt and reduce the contact between the house dust mites or their excrement and the people sleeping on the mattress. However, the mattress protectors do not completely enclose the mattress.
Therefore, this function is only possible to a limited extent and should not be used as the sole means of alleviating allergy symptoms, depending on the severity of the allergy present. In general, mattress covers reduce dirt and impurities, provide better temperature control and increase sleeping comfort. As a result, the quality of sleep can be significantly improved. However, when buying a mattress protector, you should always pay attention to the quality. Therefore, a consultation in a specialist shop is recommended in order to achieve an optimal coordination of the entire bed equipment.
What do you think about encasing?
Encasing is a special cover for the mattress, which is intended to protect the allergy sufferer from direct contact with house dust mites and their excrement. They are made of very dense plastic and are stretched over the mattress. This means that the house dust mites cannot easily come to the surface and come into direct contact with the person sleeping on the mattress.
On the other hand, the mites get less food, because the skin scales remain on the encasing. Due to this principle, encasings can be of great benefit to allergy sufferers and significantly reduce the sleep problems caused by allergic irritation. However, it is important to pay attention to the quality when buying encasing.
Various factors should be taken into account. These include breathability to avoid heavy sweating and sleeping comfort, as some encasings crackle a lot when you lie down on them. Furthermore, additional pollutants that can cause further allergic reactions should be avoided.
The cleaning instructions for encasings should also be followed. Professional advice is therefore always recommended in specialist shops. In addition, it is possible to discuss in advance with your health insurance company whether they will cover part of the costs.
What are the costs or additional costs for bed linen for allergic persons?
The cost of bed linen for allergy sufferers varies depending on the properties it is intended to fulfil. There are different versions of bed linen for allergy sufferers, which accordingly have different costs. Normally, costs in the range of approx.
30 to 70 euros can be expected for tested bed linen in specialist shops. However, this can vary both upwards and downwards. Before buying bed linen for allergy sufferers, it is always advisable to enquire with your health insurance company about a possible cost coverage, as many health insurance companies cover part or even the full amount.
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