When you lay your head on your pillow at night, all you want to think about is comfort – not millions of dust mites. And if you have a dust mite allergy, having all those microscopic insects near your head can make you uncomfortable by triggering allergy and asthma symptoms.

You can create a healthier sleeping environment by using pillows that are CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®. Or you can cover your existing pillow in a CERTIFIED pillow cover.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) also recommends that you replace your pillow every two years.

How Do I Know If a Pillow or Pillow Cover is CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® ?

So, what should you look for in a pillow or pillow cover?

CERTIFIED pillows and pillow protectors are scientifically tested to create a healthier sleeping environment.

For a pillow or pillow cover to be CERTIFIED, we test to make sure it has:

• An outer fabric that blocks allergens like dust mites from passing through
• Is "breathable" fabric for your comfort
• Can be easily cleaned to remove allergens
• Can withstand the wear and tear of the recommended cleaning techniques
• No chemicals known to trigger asthma and allergy symptoms

About the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited. The program tests and certifies products to help you create a healthier home. The program works with retailers and manufacturers to offer consumers products for a #healthierhome. CERTIFIED products include air cleaners, dehumidifiers, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, stuffed toys, cleaning services and more. Visit aafa.org/certified for more information.

Many products promise to help control allergens but not all of them do. When you are shopping for products for your home, look for the CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® mark. It indicates the product has passed our testing standards to help you have a healthier home.

Visit aafa.org/certified to search for CERTIFIED products. There you can also learn more about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program.