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College Supplies & Dorm Room ChecklistIf you live in a dorm or off campus this may be your first time to live away from the comforts of your home. It's never too early to start thinking about your living environment since you will be there everyday. Here's a list of items we have found that are helpful for those with allergies or asthma, as well as anyone interested in healthy living. These products are tested, rated compared and sold by AllergyBuyersClub, the market leader in internet stores for healthy home appliances and information. |
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| Step 1. Twin or extra long twin (twin xl) dorm sheets are just the right size for a student's bed at home school or away at college, and will last many years thanks to high thread count and top quality cotton fabrics. Jersey sheets, cotton sheets and pillow cases are durable, high quality, and hypoallergenic. | |||||||||||||||
DreamFit 310 thread count, 100% Cotton Deep-pocketed Fitted Sheet Sheets
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310 thread count - 100% cotton |
• 310 Thread count 100% cotton sheet sets
• Available in Twin XL • Guaranteed: To stay on and to fit any depth or mattress. Also guaranteed against any sewing imperfections. • Very soft feel |
• Set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, one or two generous standard-or king sized pillowcases.
• 5 different Colors • 15" on fitted sheets. • White Satin piping on the edge of the flat sheets and pillowcases. |
• None. Quality is excellent | • Someone who needs extra deep fitted soft, fine 100% cotton sheet sets |
$119.95-$189.95
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Silk Sleep Sacks & Sleeping bag Liners
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Type: 100% Silk
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• Protection from germs - and laundering chemicals, detergents when staying in hostels, hotels, motels • Available in twin, double |
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Easily travels
• Luxurious Feel 100% Silk • Naturally hypoallergenic |
•Only available in light weight •Must be professionally dry cleaned |
•Someone who's looking for a silky soft lightweight Sleeping bag liner- or hotel sheet liner |
$54.95-$129.95
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| Step 2. Dust Mite Covers offer an Anti-allergen barrier between you and the dust mites, and or down in your bedding for a restful nights sleep, especially needed before exams. Especially useful if the dorm mattress is older, used, and owned by the school. | |||||||||||||||
Cotton Fresh Dust Mite Encasings
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Type: 100% unbleached, untreated cotton 240 thread count Average pore size: 9 Color: Natural Pillow and Mattress Encasings Comforter, Duvet Encasings 
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• Lab tested as free of 21 harmful allergens. Quality zippers. Chemical free.
• Fits mattress depth - 9 inch |
• Extremely soft pillow cases and comforter encasings
• Great for those with chemical sensitivities or eczema |
• Higher Price than others
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• wants the best quality, 100% cotton and soft encasings with no chemicals. |
$64.95-$264.95
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All Cotton Pillow and Comforters Covers, Cotton Top Mattress Encasings
Very Good Type: 100% cotton 240 thread count Average pore size: 9 Color: White Comforters, Duvet Encasings, Mattress and Pillow Encasings. 
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• Warranty for 5 years use. Rust proof enclosures.
• Fits mattress depth - up to 12 inch |
• 100% combed cotton on pillow covers and comforter encasings. Very comfortable.
• 100% cotton top cover on mattress encasings, with side panels made of polypropylene non-woven fabric) |
• Needs a couple of washings
to "soften" the fabric. |
• Wants the comfort of pure cotton
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$78-$158
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| Step 3. Smaller and lightweight HEPA Vacuum Cleaners are ideal for a student or college dorm room that is limited in storage space and has low pile carpeting or hard floors. The vacuums below trap allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, and more inside the bag instead of exhausting it into the air. | |||||||||||||||
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Miele S-148 Upright Stick Vacuum Cleaners
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Good Plus 
Type: Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner
Economy Priced |
• HEPA filters
• Includes Upholstery tool, crevice tool • Variable electronic suction power control Telescopic wand |
• Easy to use
• Best on low pile carpet, scatter rugs, and smooth surfaces • 1 year warranty |
• Not effective for deep pile carpets
• Small dust bags - 2.6 qt. |
• apartments
• city lofts, • dorm rooms • Good as extra vacuum cleaner |
$339
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Electrolux Aptitude Hepa Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Good Type: Upright Vacuum Cleaner Value Priced |
• Washable HEPA filter
• Extra long 15" wide cleaning path • Powerful 1400 watt motor • Filter change indicator • Fingertip controls for variable brush roll speed • 7 carpet height manual adjustment |
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Quiet on low speed
• Maneuver vacuum with ease thanks to ergonomic handle • Clean beneath furniture with flat vacuum profile • Easy to reach and effective vacuum hand tools • 2 year warranty |
• Noisy on high speed
• No vacuum bag full indicator light • 18lbs heavy |
• Wants powerful hepa upright vacuum cleaner at value price and does not mind the extra weight |
$339.95
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Eureka Mighty Mite
Smart Vac Vacuum Cleaners
Good 
Type: Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA filter
Economy Priced |
• Optional turbo brush
• HEPA filter |
• Lightweight
• Easy to use • Best on bare floors and light rugs • A bargain canister vacuum cleaner for the price |
• Not effective on deep pile carpets
• Recommend optional turbo head |
• College dorm
• Elderly allergy sufferer • Good as extra vacuum cleaner |
$129.95
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DirtTamerT Deluxe and DirtTamerT Ultima Wet Dry Cordless HEPA Hand Held, Car Vacuum Cleaners
Very Good
Type: Hand Held Wet Dry Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA filter
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• HEPA filter and 2 washable foam filters included
• 2 year factory warranty • Handles wet or dry messes • Long lasting rechargeable battery - lasts 12 minutes, most hand helds last 5 minutes • Extendible wand-crevice tool, squeegee, upholstery brush, charging base with tool storage |
• First hand held cordless vacuum with HEPA filtration
• 70% more suction power than the leading cordless vacuum |
• Vacuum weight is 5.5 lbs - a bit heavy for arthritis sufferers and many women
• This hand held like most has a bagless system which requires you to empty a dust cup |
• Busy families or allergy sufferers who don't have time to pull out the full size vacuum for wet or dry quick, small messes on bare floors, carpeting, or furniture |
$49.95-$59.95
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Step 4.
Small air purifiers
the right size for the student room or dorm room help filter the air with a HEPA filter.
HEPA air purifiers remove 99.95% of airborne allergens and pollutants, especially useful when the air source comes from outdoor windows in a city school, or a large central heating or cooling system that may have mold or other bacteria in the duct work. |
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Hamilton Beach® HEPA air purifier
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Type: HEPA and ultraviolet, carbon air cleaner |
• 3 stage filtration a carbon pre-filter, HEPA filter, and UV germicidal light. |
• AHAM tested
• digital display • portable, light weight • 2 models filtering up to 350 sq ft. at high fan speed. • automatic monitoring of room contamination |
• Best for very small bedroom sizes.
• Best used on low speed due to noise |
• Someone who would like a digital display to show air quality • Wants a hepa filter plus UV light to trap mold. |
$179-$199.95
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AirFree Air Sterilizer - air purifier
Very Good Type: Air Sterilizer NEW TECHNOLOGY! 
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Airfree destroys 99.99% of microorganisms reaching the machine with 85% spore count reduction in room.
• destroys microorganisms less than 1 micron. • destroys fungus- dust mites need for food, thus destroying dust mite population source. • Core temperature of sterilizer 400° |
• Silent
• Airfree has no filters and requires no maintenance, or expensive filter changes. • 2 year warranty • Small and portable, 4 lbs. |
• Passive system with no fan
• Multiple machines may be needed in large room. • Results are achieved over a 30 day period. • Not effective for physical matter, such as dust, pet & hair. • Works with smaller pollen particles but larger ones fall to the floor to fast. |
• Excellent for Virus control • Someone who wants to destroy mold spores, fungi, bacteria and viruses, and their source. |
$299.00
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