Dust mite allergy relief air purifier:
Critters are crawling all over your home ...

... And we aren't just talking about your kids and their friends!

The heading says dust mite allergy relief air purifier, so we're talking about...

... dust mites. Ewwwww.

How do I know you have them? Because I do too. So does virtually every place on earth (except for those lucky folks in Antarctica =)

What are they?

Dust mites are primitive creatures too small to be seen with the naked eye. They spend their short lifespans feeding on tiny flakes of human skin that we all shed.

They thrive in the many areas of your home, including mattresses, carpets, couches and the like.

Beyond the gross factor, what's the big deal?

For many people, nothing. But some develop allergic reactions to mites and their waste that waft up through the air and into their lungs.

Some estimate that dust mites are to blame for much of the year-round allergy and asthma we see today.

Can an allergy relief air purifier help?

Dust mites can be a tall order for any air purifier. Why? Because they can do little other than clear the air of mite waste and parts, but that's not where the source is. The source is typically carpets, bedding and other fabric homes.

Of course, a good allergy relief air purifier will help, but only in conjunction with some simple, common sense steps that can minimize the amount of dust mites and mite waste in your home.

Having dust mites in your house doesn't mean you aren't keeping a clean, healthy home. That friend of yours that has a sparkling, pristine home? Yep, mites are all over. However, the more you can limit dust, the less allergy-related reactions you will have.

The number #1 solution

Source control. What does that mean?

If you know, or have a pretty good idea of what specifically you are reacting to, eliminate the source.

The bottom line ...

The best allergy relief air purifier will do little if there is an active source of allergen in the home or if you haven't taken steps to limit contact. 

Remember: Simple steps to limit the source of allergy will make the best allergy air purifier work effectively. Not doing so will render the best allergy relief air purifier practically useless.

And let's be clear here: An air purifier is not the first line of defense against dust mites. Steps to limit the number of mites in cloth and fabric is the number one way to limit allergic reactions to dust mite waste.

Let's look at a few simple steps before considering an allergy relief air purifier:

Step 1

The most important thing you can do is invest in dust-proof covers for your pillows, mattresses and other fabric items in your bedroom.

These covers, called allergen-impermeable, may not be as stylish as your chosen bedroom motif, but they will keep dust mites and their waste off.

As with most airborne allergy issues, focus on the bedroom. It's where you spend most of your time, are most vulnerable, and, in the case of dust mites, where they are most likely to be found).

Step 2

Wash everything you can - pillows, sheets, blankets - weekly in hot water (130 degrees F).

Step 3

Vacuum and dust weekly wearing a filtered mask. Because this will kick up dust, do it at a time when you can stay out of the bedroom for a while afterward.

Upgrade your vacuum. At the least, buy high-efficiency cleaner bags. Special filters for vacuum cleaners keep the dust from recirculating in the air. Consider investing in a HEPA vacuum cleaner.

Step 4

Now, let's consider the qualities to look for in your best allergy relief air purifier.

In general, both filtered and electrostatic air purifiers will work for general use, but dust mites can be an especially difficult thing for an air purifier.

Briefly, two general air cleaning technologies worth considering are:

Filtered air purifiers use a paper or cloth filter to "strain out" airborne particles. The best use a HEPA filter, which doesn't refer to a brand but is an acronym ("High Efficiency Particulate Arresting" filter) which refers to the efficiency of the filter.

Electrostatic ionizing air purifiers use an ionizer to charge particles before passing air through oppositely charged metal plates that draw the particles out of the air.

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