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Allergy Free Down Comforter
Buying An Allergy Free Down Comforter
If you suffer from allergies, you know that many things
in your home can trigger an allergy attack. Comforters
and blankets are common suspects. Because they are not
washed on a regular basis, they can hide dust mites and
allergens that can bring on allergies. Some people are
specifically allergic to down. Contrary to popular
opinion, it is not the goose down itself that is apt to
make you sneeze. Rather, it is the dust that remains on
the down after it is processed.
There is good news if you are in the market to buy a new
allergy free down comforter. Science has made lots of
choices available to the consumer looking for allergy
free bedding.
There are a variety of methods to make allergy free down
comforters. Usually, to make down comforters
hypoallergenic, a component called Syrica (aka milkweed)
is combined with the goose down. This natural fiber,
when combined with the down, stabilizes the allergic
components and reduces allergens. In addition, the goose
down may be washed and rinsed several times to
neutralize the pH of the down. Other methods include
electronically cleaning the filling with ozone.
This method of combining cleaned goose down with
milkweed has been tested with asthma and allergy doctors
and results have been impressive. Some companies offer
warranties that their products will be allergy-free for
30 days. The downside of some of these products is
price. Because the down comforters must go through many
more processes that ordinary comforters, their prices
are often significantly higher.
Another way to be allergy free is to purchase a
comforter filled with an alternative to goose down.
There are several options available. Synthetic down is
common but not as warm or as durable as actual down. It
is however, significantly less expensive than the
treated down. You can also find comforters filled with
silk that are naturally hypoallergenic. A third option
is an allergy free wool comforter. Wool is lightweight,
and naturally repels dust mites and moisture.
If you purchase a down comforter with a high thread
count, the less likely you are to be allergic. This is
because the threads are woven together more tightly, and
fill product can’t escape. Another option available to
you is to purchase an anti-allergen duvet cover to
encase your comforter.
To further reduce allergens, you may want to purchase a
comforter with a chemical free outer cover. This means
that the fabric was manufactured with no bleach or dyes.
In addition, some companies are now offering down
comforters that have been treated with an antibacterial
agent. This serves to reduce or inhibit the growth of
bacteria and other allergens.
There are many options available when looking to
purchase an allergy free down comforter. Many retailers
carry these products, both online and in their stores.
About the Author
Judy Meyer is a full-time freelance writer based in San Diego, CA. Visit
her web site at www.meyereditorial.com. She is a contributor to http://www.comforter-n-duvet-cover.com
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