Latex mattresses are dust mite resistant and are the best choice for people who suffer from allergies caused by dust mites and other allergens.

Dust mites feed on human skin. Before you let that freak you out, know that it is the dead skin that comes off of your body each day. They are not on your skin eating live tissue. This dead skin can fall just about anywhere in your home, and there is probably more of it coming off of you than you think. Because you sleep on your mattress each night, you can expect that your mattress is full of dead skin, making your mattress an ideal haven for those dust mites. No wonder you sneeze for ten minutes straight when you wake up each day!

Most people who have dust mite allergies buy what is called a latex mattress. This type of material inhibits and discourages dust mites from hanging out in your mattress. Some come with a rubber (latex) interior and natural fabric around, and others are completely made of latex. These mattresses are not going to completely get rid of dust mites in your mattress, but it can reduce the numbers enough to help alleviate some of your allergy symptoms.

If you are not wanting to buy a new mattress, you may want to consider buying a Protect-A-Bed Mattress Protector instead. This can go over your existing mattress and offer you some relief. These are not going to be as expensive as the entire mattress set, but they can be higher on the price scale when it comes to mattress covers. It will be worth the price however.

Don’t forget to add a hypoallergenic pillow, such as a latex pillow, to your new mattress set or mattress cover. These also discourage dust mites and other allergens from building up in your pillow so close to your mouth and nose.