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Every time there is a disease outbreak, we get questions about masks. Which of our mask is the best mask to protect against bacteria and virus? Regular dust and pollen masks should not be used for protection again bacteria and viruses. The best mask for bacteria and virus protection is an N95 or N100.

It has been estimated that over seventy percent of homes have at least one pet, and also that one in ten adults suffers from pet dander allergies. A great many allergic people still do have pets in their homes.

Eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to be inflamed and irritated. Doctors call eczema dermatitis and atopic eczema. The word atopic means it usually develops along with something else and dermatitis means it deals with the skin.

Did you know that many of the personal care items, even those “specially formulated” for sensitive skin or marketed as “hypoallergenic” are loaded with formaldehyde? 

Eczema is a chronic condition that is characterized by inflammation of the skin. Like asthma, eczema can be controlled but not cured. Symptoms, flares or outbreaks are more common in children than adults. In children, symptoms can disappear at age ten only to reoccur at adulthood. Sometimes eczema can be referred to as dermatitis or atopic dermatitis.

The first step in cleaning up any moldy situation is to fix the moisture problem. This means repairing leaks and sealing. Sometimes, as in the case of a bathroom shower, it is not possible to stop the moisture exposure but it is still possible to inhibit the growth of the mold

Did you wake up this morning with a runny or stuffy nose?  Have you had sinus congestion, sneezing or wheezing since last fall?  The kids get blamed for bringing home a constant stream of colds from school or daycare but the real culprit may be allergies; not colds.

Dry, itchy skin can be a problem any time of year. But for many people, their skin problems flare-up in the fall and winter and subside in the warmer months. Many things get the blame. The real culprit might be hiding in your bedroom and lurking under your covers. It could be a dust mite allergy!

We get emails and calls very often from people that need dust mite cover washing instructions.  Our dust mite covers don’t require frequent washing.  It is easy to forget what to do when you don’t do it very often.  

After finding out you suffer from allergies it’s important that you don’t let this problem overwhelm you. The first step in keeping your allergies under control is by covering your bed, pillows and box spring with dust mite proof allergy bedding.

Old Man Winter got your skin singing the blues?  Restore your skin to its spring and summer luster with these 3 winter skin care tips.

So many people have asked how to put a mattress cover on the bed that we decided to show you how! We’ve got a great video on how to put your dust mite cover on your bed.