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Dust
Mite Product
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 Special
Features
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Pluses |
 Minuses |
User
Profile
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$ Prices
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Step
1. We recommend
Dust
Mite Test Kits to find out if you have dust mite problem,
and to test to make sure the dust mite problem is gone. |
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• 1
hour dip stick dust mite test
• comes
in packs of four.
• Color scale tells you mild or severe
levels. |
• Easy
to use
•Provides
instant answer
• Doesn't
need to be sent out to a lab.
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• Only
tests for dust mites |
• Someone
who wants
a simple and immediate test for a
dust mite problem and to know if it has been solved.
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$99.95
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• identify
allergens in the
carpet such as dust mites,
cat dander, and cockroach allergens
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• tests
for 3 kinds
of allergens |
• must
be sent back
to company for results |
• someone
who wants to
test more than just
dust mites allergens |
$129.95
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Step
2. You need Dust
Mite Covers for an Anti-allergen
barrier
between your sheets, pillows and down bedding and the dust mites. |
Solus Organic Dust Mite Encasings
 Excellent
Type: 400-thread count certified organic cotton sateen hypoallergenic dust mite encasing
Average pore size: 6.49 microns
Color: Ivory
Pillow and
Mattress Encasings
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• Made from 400-thread count 100% cotton sateen.
• Fabric is made from certified organic cotton.
• Machine washable in warm water
• Sizes for mattress encasings: Twin, Full, Queen, Eastern King, California King
• Sizes for pillow encasings: Standard and King
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Extremely soft pillow cases and comforter encasings
• Great for those with chemical sensitivities or eczema
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• Higher
Price than others
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• wants the best quality, fine and soft organic cotton sateen dust mites encasings that are hypoallergenic. |
$74.95 - 289.95
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Cotton
Fresh Dust Mite Covers
Very Good
Type: 100%
unbleached, untreated cotton
dust mite covers
240 thread count
Average pore size: 9
Pillow and
Mattress Encasings
Comforter,
Duvet Encasings
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• Lab tested as free of 21 harmful allergens. Quality zippers.
Chemical free.
• Fits mattress depth - 9 inch
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Extremely soft pillow cases and comforter encasings
• Great for those with chemical sensitivities or eczema
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• Higher
Price than others
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• wants
the best quality, 100% cotton and soft encasings with no chemicals. |
$55-$219
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• Warranty for 5 years use. Rust proof enclosures.
• Fits mattress depth - up to 12 inch
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• 100%
combed cotton. Very comfortable.
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• Needs
a couple of washings
to "soften" the fabric.
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• Wants
the comfort of pure cotton
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$109 & upwards
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3. You need HEPA
Vacuum Cleaners, to trap the dust mite allergen inside the bag instead
of exhausting it into the air. HEPA vacuum cleaners are sealed tight and
won't allow your dust mites to filter through your vacuum back into your
air. |
Miele
Red Velvet vacuum cleaners with Powerbrush
Excellent
 Type:
Mid Size Canister Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA filter
Newest
Miele
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• Near zero emission
• HEPA filter
• Six speed motor control
• Dustbag change indicator
• 13 3/8" powerbrush
• Deluxe Parquet Floor Tool
• Sealed unit so dust cannot escape
• New emission efficient fabric dust bag |
• User friendly attachment changes
• Telescopic wand
• Direct Connect wand for powerbrush (internal wiring)
•Wider powerbrush than other Miele vacuums
• Fingertip Controls on hose handle for low to high suction
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• Small
dustbags |
•Wants
the best and newest in the Miele vacuum cleaner line
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$1,249.00
plus many optional accessories available
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Electrolux
Oxygen3 HEPA canister
vacuum cleaners
Very Good
 Type:
Mid Size Canister Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA filter
Value Priced |
• Microseal HEPA filtration
• Motor driven powerhead with up to a 15" cleaning
path depending on model
• Powerful suction
• Electronic
vacuum dust bag and filter full indicators
• Fingertip controls on handle for suction level
and carpet height
• Power nozzle and powerhead with Oxygen3 Ultra &
Ultimate vacuums
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• Superior
filtration from hepa sealed system
• Auto cord rewind at fingertips
• Deep cleaning motor driven powerhead
• No fuss electronic carpet height adjust
• Special vacuum bag tabs keep dust in the bag |
• Noise
level is loud when using the powerhead
• Small dustbags - only 2 qt. |
• Allergy
sufferer who wants a hepa canister vacuum cleaner with some state of the
art features at a value price.
• Mix of carpets and bare floors
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$399.99
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Step
4. You Need
Air
Purifiers to help filter your air with a HEPA filter.
HEPA air purifiers remove 99.95% of airborne dust mite allergens from your
house hold air.
Using furnace filters to add protection and help clean your air. |
IQAir
HealthPro & Plus Hepa Air Purifiers
Excellent
 Type:
Enhanced HEPA, gas and odor filtration air cleaner - good for dust
mite control |
• Programmable timer
• Certified HEPA filtration for dust mites
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• Excellent filtration of all 3 filters
• Programmable |
• Noisy
on high speeds, use on high when not in room |
• For
those with serious allergies who need superior hepa filtration-great for
dust mites |
$649.00&
$795.00
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Clarifier
Hepa Air Purifiers
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Very
Good Plus
Type: HEPA and ultraviolet, carbon air cleaner - good for dust mite control
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• Ultraviolet
light shines of HEPA filter |
• Ultraviolet
for killing mold trapped in HEPA filter
• Excellent HEPA efficiency - over 94% |
• Prefilter
flimsy
• Awkward filter change |
• Serious
dust mite allergies |
$679
to
$999
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Blueair 601, 501 and 402 air purifiers
½
Very
Good Plus
Type: HEPA Silent and ionizer air cleaner -
good for dust mite control 
| • Combines
internal ionizer with hepatype filter.
• Best air filter rating by AHAM
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• Extremely quiet machine, 49.4 dbs on 3rd speed.
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• Expensive
filter changes
• Filter not true HEPA
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• Wants a quiet machine for a dust mite problem in bedroom |
$399.95
to
$599.95
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AirFree
Air Sterilizer - Air Purifiers
Very
Good
Type:
Air Sterilizer
for virus protection
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Airfree destroys 99.99% of microorganisms reaching the machine with 85%
spore count reduction in room.
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Core temperature of sterilizer 400°
• Recommended
Room Size up to 550 sq. ft.
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• Silent
• No maintenance, filters or expensive filter changes.
• Small and portable,
under 3 lbs.
• 2 year warranty
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• Passive
system with no fan
• Maximum results are achieved over a 30-day period
• Not effective for trapping large particuates such as dust and
pet hair
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Excellent for Virus control
• Wants to destroy mold spores, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and
other organic matter |
$199.00
to 239.00
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5. You need
a Vapor
Steam Cleaner
to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and kill dust mites and mold. They are the
perfect tool for allergy sufferers and those with multiple chemical sensitivities.
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LadyBug
XL Vapor Steam Cleaners
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Excellent
 Type:
Multi-use vapor steam cleaner-
good for dust mite control
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• Continuous
refill
• Highest steam temperature- kills dust mites
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• Excellent training materials
• Hand steam regulator |
• A
bit more awkward to carry than other vapor steam cleaners |
• Wants to kill dust mites & mold spores, bacteria
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From
$1449.95 Includes Enhanced Accessory Kit
worth $30!
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LadyBug
Vapor Steam Cleaners
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Excellent
 Type:
Multi-use vapor steam cleaner -
good for dust mite control
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• Continuous
refill
• Excellent performance-kills dust mites |
• Excellent training materials
• Performance excellent
• Hand steam regulator |
• None |
• Wants
to kill dust mites & mold spores, bacteria
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From
$1049.95 Includes Enhanced Accessory Tool
& Brush Kit worth $30!
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WhiteWing
Steam Cleaners
 ½-
Good
Plus
 Type:
Multi-use vapor steam cleaners
Inside Boiler Temp: 285°F
Weight: 14.5lbs |
• Internal
temp: 285°F
• Boiler capacity:
2 Liters
• Boiler material: aluminum
• Pressure gauge:
Yes
• Safety trigger: Yes
• Steam cleaner tools included:
10 brushes, plus 2 extension wands, 2 nozzles, 6 towelling cloths, funnel,
hose |
• Reservoir
based steam cleaner
• Finger tip steam trigger on hose handle
• High quality commercial grade internal parts and metal exterior
- most units in this price range are plastic
• Can buy extra cart and accessory bag
• Excellent included accessories
• Warranty: 1 year limited, plus optional extended warranties |
• Not
continuous refill - must wait 20 min. to cool down before refilling
• Runs wetter than some top of the line steam cleaners
• Disappointed with performance of window tool - must wipe well
after with towel
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• Wants
to clean a house or small office 1000 square feet or less
• Wants to use a steam cleaner for about 1 - 2 hours each week
• Wants reliable, high quality commercially tested tools and machine
with durable internal parts, but at a lesser price
• Wants best value for money in mid range market
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$399.95
Introductory
Price
Save $300!
Regular Price:
$699.95
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| Step
6. You Need
a Dehumidifier
because dust mites thrive in humidity levels above 50%. To Help Reduce humidity
levels to between 30-50% we recommend a small dehumidifier in your bedroom.
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Comfort-Aire
Low Temperature 50, 65 Pint Dehumidifiers
Very Good
Best Value - Low End
Energy Star Rated
Type: Home or basement Dehumidifiers - for up to 1300 sq. ft. from moderately
damp to wet conditions
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• handles
1 room with area up to 1300 sq ft
• water removal: up to 50 or 65 pts. in 24 hours
• Caster mounted with built-in hand grips
• low
operation temp down to 42°F |
• Energy
efficient - EPA energy star rated
• Touchpad controls with digital display of temp and humidity
• Automatic defrost function
• Washable air filter for cleaning
• Easy access for water removal - front loading bucket with easy grip
handle
• Auto restart - after power outages, the dehumidifiers
will restart themselves |
• Air
filter is above the bucket which is not super convenient for cleaning, as
one needs to pull out the bucket first
• Included
continuous drainage tube can be awkward to insert into the continuous drainage
hole
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• Wants
reliable basement dehumidifier with low temp operation, digital humidistat
& temperature display, and pump water drain option
• Looks for energy cost savings with Energy Star rated dehumidifier
• Needs to protect furniture, photos, art, walls, equipment in
humid-damp |
From
$319.95
filter included
-pump
avail.
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Danby
Silhouette 508Pint
Low Temperature
Dehumidifiers
Very Good
Type:Home dehumidifier - 1 room
Value Priced dehumidifiers
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• dehumidifier
handles area up to 1200
sq ft
• water removal:
58 pts.
• Wheel mounted
• dehumidification humidistat control
• low temp operation down to 42.8 °F |
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Very quiet - ideal for bedroom
• energy star rated for efficency
• space saver: can be placed against wall
• includes remote control
• has 2 fan speeds |
•No
auto-restart option: In a power outage, you must turn your dehumidifier
back on
•Units are fairly heavy at 55.1 lbs. |
• Moderate
to damp moisture problems in one room - do not need pump
• Needs low temp operation
• Allergy sufferer who wants to prevent growth of dust mites,
mold & midew |
$299.95
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7.You Might
Want Dust
Mite Resistant Bedding, as wool and latex are both natural dust mite
resistant materials. |
Royal Pedic Adjustable Latex Bed
Excellent
Type:
Mattress,
Bed Sets
Mattress Pads
All Sizes -
good for dust mite control |
• Custom made with regular or quilt-top latex mattress.
• Beds adjust at touch of a button. |
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Optional
organic version available.
• dust mite and mold and mildew resistant mattress |
• Expensive
but you get what you pay for, great for a dust mite problem
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Has sensitivities to mold, dust mites, arthritis. |
From $3,929
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Wool
Pillows
Very
Good
Type: Standard
Queen
King
Neckroll -
good for dust mite control |
• 100%
cambric cotton fabric (230 thread count) in white |
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These
wool pillows are soft and warm and extremely durable, and dust mite resistant |
• Slightly
Expensive but you get what you pay for, great for a dust mite problem
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• Wants
to have dust mite resistant, natural fire retardant pillows. |
$34.95-$79.95
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Euphoria
Organic Wool & Latex Mattress Pads
Excellent
Type:
Organic Wool & Latex Mattress Pads
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• 2"
natural latex pad surrounded by pure organic lambswool & encased in
organic cotton
• Chemical-free, toxin-free & odorless
• Naturally moisture & dust mite repellent
•Comes
in all sizes plus twin xl & full xl
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Elastic straps fits any depth mattress
• Easy to roll mattress pad for travel
• Adds softer feel to your mattress
• Natural latex is very durable & resilient
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Relieves
joint and back pressure
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• Not
recommended for strong back support, but definitely a useful pad for adding
a soft touch to a mattress that is too firm |
• MCS
or chemical sensitive sufferers who need 100% pure mattress pad
• Someone looking for a natural latex, dust mite resistant mattress
pad
• Great for travel
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From
$ 432.00
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Euphoria
Organic Wool Comforters
Excellent
 Type:
Twin,
Full, Queen, King comforter
290
thread count cotton
shell
summer & fall weights |
• 100%
organic Peruvian cotton shell, 100% organic imported sheepwool |
•Wool
is a lightweight, warm, moisture absorbing alternative down
•Naturally
fire retardant, dust mite and moisture repellent |
•Not
machine washable |
• Has
allergies to down comforters but likes a luxurious, lightweight, warm comforter. |
From
$324.00
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Our
Ratings System
for All Anti Dust Mite Products |
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poor |
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