Sleep and asthma

5) Other furnishings

Children on bunk beds

Children on bunk beds

  • Curtains attract more dust, try washable blinds if able.
  • Laminate floors gather less dust than carpets and can be easier for damp dust cleaning.
  • Avoid lower bunk beds as dust constantly falls on top of person in the bottom bunk. The dust includes dead skin cells which we all shed daily.
  • Fabric covered furniture and cushions in your living room can also be a source of dust mites. If your child is unwell resting or sleeping on this kind of furniture is not a good idea.