7 steps to make your bedroom an allergy-free zone
Indoor allergies are a big problem. But the worst offender in your home may be the bedroom. That’s because it’s a magnet for allergy and asthma triggers such as dust mites, mould and pollen—and the place you stay put for eight or so hours every night. Not to fret, though. There are seven steps you can take to make your bedroom allergy-proof.
1. Start with your bed
Ground zero for allergens in the bedroom is your bed. That’s because you not only spend a lot of time there, but it’s also a place where dust mites can thrive. Your best move: Cover your mattresses, box springs and pillows with hypoallergenic casings. Pillows are especially important—your face, after all, is resting on them for hours at a time—so use washable ones filled with cotton or cotton-alternatives. In fact, all your bedding should be washed weekly in water that’s at least 130 F. (And use a hot dryer). In addition, remove decorative elements like fancy quilts, throw pillows and stuffed animals that can harbor mites. And don’t forget things stored under the bed.
2. Focus on the floor
It’s best to ban carpeting from the bedroom, since it’s a likely place for dust mite particles to reside. Instead, replace it with hardwood floors or linoleum. If you can’t do without a carpet, use washable area rugs or carpeting with a low-nap, and vacuum regularly.
3. Just say no to pets
No matter how much you love your furry friends, their dander and saliva can carry allergens. And even if you’re not allergic to dander, their fur can be an allergy-bearing vehicle, too. For that reason, keep pets out of the bedroom and, most important, off the bed. If you want your little ones to have a comfortable place to curl up, get them their own cozy berth and put it in another room.
4. Go easy on window treatments
If your taste runs to heavy drapes and blinds, it’s wise not to indulge such choices in your bedroom, since they can attract dust. A better option is washable curtains. And be sure to wipe off window frames and glass regularly to ward off mould.
5. Declutter
The more things you have lying around the bedroom, the greater the opportunities for allergens to hide. That means reducing the number of knickknacks throughout your room. All those treasured decorative items and books? Just put them somewhere else.
6. Keep it cold—and clean the air
Dust mites don’t breed in temperatures below 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so consider turning the heat down or the AC up.
7. Clean the air
An air purifier with a HEPA filter can also help keep the air clean—and keep your bedroom a restful place to lay your head down at night.
Disclaimers
1Airmega air purifiers have been proven to trap dust, pollen, dander in the air based on KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) testing. They have been tested according to the Korea Air Cleaning Association standard (SPS-KACA 002-132:2022 Modified) to measure the 0.01㎛ size of particle removal rate. It was tested on maximum airflow speed in normal room temperature and humidity conditions. The performance may vary in the actual living environment of customers. Tested with Airmega Aim, 50, 100, 150, 160 Tower AP-1216L, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, Icon, IconS, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 250Art, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
2 Our HEPA filter complies with IEST-RP-CC007 standards at speed level 1 as tested by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance). SGS's test report only reflects SGS's evaluation of the sample and does not reflect the evaluation of the batch of goods from which the sample was taken. Tested with Airmega 100, 150, 160, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 250 Art, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
3 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to JEM 1467: 2015 condition, the concentration of acetic acid was proven to be reduced up to 99.5% in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on actual environment. Tested with Airmega 150, Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
4 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022, showed result of over 99.5% removal rate of common household gases including Ammonia, Acetaldehyde, Acetic acid, Formaldehyde, Toluene, Benzene, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) within 30 minutes. Results may vary in different environments and not all odors or gas particles may be removed. Tested with Airmega MightyS AP-1512HHS, 250S, 300S, 400S, 350, 450
5 Test conducted using Coway Allergen filter media (5×5 cm) placed in a polyethylene bag. The allergen solution and sample were immersed in 2 mL of phosphate buffer (100 ng/mL) prior to the reaction and heat-sealed to specimen size. The reaction was maintained at 4°C for 24 hours. Nichinichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. conducted the test using ELISA to measure allergen concentration. Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
6 Removal rates of Ammonia (NH₃) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) were tested in a 1 m³ chamber under EL608:2023 conditions for 30 minutes. Gas Detector Tubes were used for measurement, and testing was conducted by KCL (Korea Conformity Laboratories). Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
7 Reduction rates of Naphthalene, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide were tested using the Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH in 1㎥ chamber, following JEM-1467:2015 standards. Tests were conducted by Intertek. Actual performance may vary depending on the living environment. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
9 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted with Methyl mercaptan, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric acid in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber with a test time of 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of over 99.5% was achieved. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
10 Tested by the Guangzhou Institute of Microbiology, exposed the filter media to protein solutions for 24 hours under ISO 4333-2022 standard. The results showed strong reduction performance: >99.79% for pollen, >99.60% for dog allergen, >99.90% for cat allergen, and >99.80% for dust mites matter allergen. Actual results may vary depending on room size, airflow, and pollutant levels. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
11 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber for 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of >99.5% was achieved for Formaldehyde and Toluene in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
12 Tested by Intertek. The evaluation was conducted against designated test materials: Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. The test was performed in a sealed 1.0×1.0×1.0 m (1.0 m³) odor chamber at a test room temperature of (23±2)°C (measured between 23.6∼23.9°C) and a test room humidity of (45±5)% R.H. (measured between 40∼48)% Relative Humidity. It met the odor removal rate of ≥99.9% for Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
