Do you miss the cozy, refreshing sleep you experienced at a luxury hotel? While high-end bedding is important, the secret to that hotel bed feeling is its ‘perfectly hygienic condition.’

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), dust mites are one of the most common triggers for year-round allergies and asthma, and they primarily live in bedding, feeding on the skin cells we shed as we sleep. The average bed in a typical home can be host to millions of dust mites, which degrades sleep quality and affects respiratory health.

It’s nearly impossible to completely remove dust mites and their waste from deep within a comforter using a home washing machine. Here’s why:

• Water Temperature: To effectively kill dust mites, washing at high temperatures of 130°F (60°C) or more is necessary. Many home washing machines don’t support this temperature, or high heat can damage the comforter’s filling.
• Washer Size: A bulky comforter gets crammed into the drum, preventing detergent from rinsing out completely and leading to improper spinning, which can actually promote bacteria growth.
• The Drying Problem: If the comforter isn’t dried completely, the trapped moisture creates an even better breeding ground for mold and mites.

Southwood’s professional bedding care is not just a laundry service; it’s science for your healthy sleep. With our large-scale professional equipment and high-heat drying systems, we completely remove even unseen harmful substances, allowing you to experience a true, hotel-level rest every night. Schedule your healthy sleep today.