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Did you know that it has been estimated that two million dust mites can thrive in an unprotected mattress? Gross, I know. Prevention Magazine has recently named bedding encasements as one of the ways to allergy-proof your home and encourages providing a barrier between you and any allergens that may be housed inside your bed.

I knew I had to try this. As I have stated many times, I am allergic to life itself. I’ve done allergy tests, and I was allergic to every single thing they tested me for. Needless to say, I can be miserable year round.
We had the matress pad and the pillow protector. I noticed a change the first night. I didn’t wake up in the morning coughing like I normally do all winter. I love that these protectors are cloth instead of plastic. The last protector we had on our bed was plastic, and it always made noise and wasn’t as comfortable. When we moved, it got torn, so we haven’t had one since. However, my most favorite feature has to be that it is waterproof! When you have kids, this is very important. Madison may be potty trained, but she still brings her sippy cup into our bed. The waterproofing will be especially nice when we potty train Will, because we will have no worries. I love my protectors. The real test will be in the summer with the pollen, but I am impressed with what it has done with just the dust alone.

Since I know I have readers who have allergies like me, I have arranged a giveaway. The winner will have their choice of an AllerZip Mattress Protector (for individuals with extreme allergies), a Premium Mattress Protector or, if they prefer, a Crib Mattress Protector (readers may want to visit PAB’s site to see which would be best for their allergy situation). Additionally they will also receive a Premium Pillow Protector. If this sounds like something you need in your house (like I did), here’s what to do:

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Are you like me?  Are you allergic to life itself?  You may laugh at this statement, but I have had allergy testing done.  I was allergic to every single thing I was tested for.  This is why I say I am allergic to life itself.  My only chance at a normal life was to get allergy shots.  However, they were not sure if that would actually get rid of all of my allergies.  I was not about to get three years of shots of something that they were not sure was going to work.  I pretty much ended up where I started.  I take it day by day, and if it is really bad, I take Claritin.

Clorox Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray is a lifesaver for people like me.  It is one of the easiest ways to reduce your common indoor allergens.  The biggest indoor allergens are a cat dander, dog dander, and dust mites.  They make up to 90% of the allergens in your home.  They can easily build up in soft surfaces such as cushions, upholstered fabrics, curtains, carpets, bedding, and stuffed animals.  Clorox Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray is super easy to use to get rid of this.  All you have to do is spray the items that you suspect are harboring allergens.  It chemically breaks apart the allergens, and does not leave behind a harmful residue.

I personally liked that it did not leave a scent either.  I have a husband who is super sensitive to scents and perfumes, so this is extremely helpful in my house.  it is also gentle and enough to use around kids and pets.  This will retail for approximately $2.99 and can be located in the home care aisle of most stores.  For me, $2.99 is well worth allergy relief.  Even if you aren’t allergic, do you really want all that floating around your home?