An Allergy free bedroom for you.

The bedroom is our sanctuary and place of refuge. It is one place at home where we spend a lot of time in, especially for babies and young children. It is essential to keep your bedroom clean and free of dustmites, one of the most common causes of allergies and respiratory problems in kids.

Dustmites are microscopic insects which thrive in dusty humid environment and can be found lurking almost everywhere in our homes. When you inhale the air speckled with faeces and the remains of these tiny insects, it may bring on an attack. Long term allergy attacks may lead to asthma.

Here are some preventive tips from www.flozliving.com, specialist in silk-filled duvets and pillows:

•  Choose your beddings well. If you are an allergy sufferer, stay away from down, kapok and feathers duvets and pillows. These contain material that may irritate your respiratory tract and trigger an attack. Choose silk-filled duvets and pillows which are natural repellants of dustmites.

•  Protect your pillows & mattresses. These may contain fibrous material which is a haven for dustmites. Cover your mattresses and pillows with protectors and prevent these microorganisms from affecting your health.

•  Wash your bedsheets in hot water once a week.

•  Clean your bedroom once a week. Vacuum rather than sweep and follow by mopping. Clean dust with a damp cloth. Prevent dust from accumulating and always use a mask when cleaning dust.

•  Opt for bare floors instead of carpets. Carpets are excellent nesting grounds for dustmites.

•  Use washable curtains over Venetian blinds. If not possible, add vacuuming blinds to your weekly task.

•  Avoid clutter. The lesser you have, the less dust catchers you have. Store away things that you don't need.

•  Use a dehumidifier. Keeping humidity level low keep dustmites at bay. Use an air purifier to keep your room dust free.

For an allergy-free bedroom, log on to www.flozliving.com for more information on Floz 100% hypoallergenic mulberry silk-filled duvets, silk-filled pillows and silk-filled blankets.