Suggestions to protect yourself against common household allergens:

• Use special bedding covers and launder sheets and blankets weekly in 130°F water to kill dust mites. You can also tumble dry items first in a hot dryer for 30 to 60 minutes (longer for thick comforters), then washing on hot.
• Clean drapes, throw pillows, and stuffed animals every few months.
• Trap dust and prevent it from becoming airborne with electrostatic dusters
• Scrub and disinfect to prevent mold on bathtubs, tiles, and trash cans with a mildew-removing cleanser.