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Dorm life can be a great experience! It is a time of tremendous growth and learning, both socially and intellectually. However if you are not careful, that experience will be put on hold by allergies. It is an easy enough problem to prevent with a few simple products and guidelines.

Dormitory air is generally circulated throughout the building. There are filters in place, but those will only go so far in preventing air-born bacteria and viruses for other students from entering your space. An air sanitizer is the best way to ensure that the air in your dorm room is clean. I recommend Germ Guardian products because they harnesses the power of naturally occurring UV-C light technology to kill over 99% of airborne bacteria. (UV-C light is the same technology hospitals use to sanitize.)

All of the surfaces in your dorm are potential breeding grounds for allergens. In the past aerosol disinfecting sprays were the way to go. But these also have an odor or leave the surface coated with a film or both. Aerosol are also bad for the environment. The most effective and eco-friendly way to kill up to 99% of bacteria and viruses is to use a UV-C Sanitizer Wand. You simply pass it over any surface and it goes to work. Not only does it kill bacteria and viruses, it also fights odors and allergens!

Another place mold, dust mites, bedbugs, and other fungus live is in the mattress and box spring. Put a barrier between those things and your student with a full mattress encasement. Protect-A-Bed Encasements provide total protection from allergens, dust mites and bed bugs. Use one on both mattress and box spring for a completely healthy and allergy-free sleep environment.

College students generally had bad sleeping habits, if that is combined with allergies - your student is fighting an uphill battle. With these three products (all available at Go Green Bedding), you can help your student win the fight with allergies and reach their full potential!

Organic Dorm products are excellent purchases to prepare for dorm living. There are several layers to a dorm room and so I will walk you through them step by step.

Germ Guardian has products that harness the power of UV light. It will work do wonders for the floor, walls, windows, sinks, showers, and every other surface in the dorm room. Before you move any of your belongings in use the Clean 2 Hand Vac to pick up any dust and dirt that is laying about. Then use the UV-C Sanitizer Wand to kill the germs that are lingering on surfaces. Now plug in UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer to keep your room fresh. This takes care of layer one.

Layers two through five are for your bed. Please do not sit on your bed until both the mattress and box spring are encased in a protector. The mattress may look clean enough, but you have no way of knowing what bacteria, fungus, and even bed bugs are thriving under the surface. A Protect-A-Bed’s encasement ensures total protection from allergens, dust mites and bed bugs. We provide both mattress and box spring protection for a completely healthy and allergy-free sleep environment. Protect-A-Bed® allergy control bedding prevents bed bug bites and protects against allergens.

Now that the mattress (and box-spring) are encased, your next layer is a topper for the mattress. Somina Toppers add the comfort and support you will definitely need for the questionable mattress. The memory foam is made from soy-bean oil so it doesn’t pollute the air you spent time purifying. The cover is made from Lyocell and Kapok - both natural ingredients. Kapok is a bitter fruit and that property in the fabric repels spiders, mites, and fungus! Complete the sleep support system with a Somina Contour Pillow.

Quality extra long sheets are the next step. Athens and Perla are both delightful to sleep on and come in a wide range of colors and patterns. Athens sheets are ecologically friendly because they are created from beech wood chips and feel like silk. What is the point of creating a clean environment in your dorm room is you are not going to finish it off with eco-friendly sheets? Top off your bed with a comforter from Down, Inc. The white duck down is from birds born and bred in the USA. They obtain the raw materials which are washed and separated to exact specifications using our DOWNGUARD process, and leaving the fills clean and odor-free.

The final layer is bath items. Christy has two lines of organic towels. The original Organic line has the traditional terry cloth weave and are available in 10 colors. Their new line Waffle Organic has a waffle weave that is soft and absorbent! This line is available in three colors.

The dorm products and memory foam products available through Go Green Bedding are the best way to be green and prepared for dorm life.

Twin Extra Long Sheets do not cross your mind often. That is until you head to college, or you have a child who is headed off. Most dormitories come outfitted with an extra long twin sized bed. This is awesome for all of those students out there who are above average in height. (Which I am in this group.) This being the case, one would figure it would be a fairly easy task to find sheets. But you would be mistaken!

All of the major box stores sell twin extra long sheets in the months leading up to move-in. But what you will start to notice as you shop around is that these sheets that are available are 250 thread count or jersey knit. If you have never felt a 250 thread count sheet, count yourself lucky! I like to describe them as “crunchy”. That low of a thread count means that they are not designed for repeated washings and long term use. I have never been able to keep jersey knit sheets on the mattress. Every morning, I woke up to find at least one of the corners had come off. Not only that, but also they bunch up as you move in your sleep.

Quality extra long twin sheets are now available on Go Green Bedding! AND not just one, but two quality lines are for sale. The Athens line is a “green” product is natural environmentally friendly. The combination of 100% natural fiber made from beach wood chips has the soft feel of silk. The Athens Sheets are available in a solid, stripe, or floral pattern and are offered in sheeting and pillowcases. The Perla lineis made of ultra lightweight Egyptian cotton percale woven to a 500 thread count, cool and crisp. Available in sixteen colors as sheets and cases. Flat sheets and cases are over-sized and have hemstitch finish.

Sheets are against your skin 100% of the time you are sleeping. Make sure that you are sleeping on quality. This simple purchase will help your sleep me more relaxing. Make sure your college student is sleeping on sheets that feel silk smooth.

Organic Dorm Bedding should be on the minds of high school seniors, their parents, and college students of all ages. I know that dorm living is on your mind, but remember that dormitories are filled with allergents and such. You need help reduce those with your bedding.

Organic sheets, such as Athens, are allergent free and safe for the environment. They are made from reconstituted beech wood chips. Sleep is so vital for a healthy social and academic life in college. Made the time you spend sleeping more beneficial with quality sheets. You skin is in constant contact with your sheets will you sleep - this is all the more reason to find linens that are comfortable and eco-friendly.

Somina bed toppers and pillows are another great way to improve your sleep. They are memory foam made from soy bean oil instead of petroleum. They do not release any of the odors that most foam products on the market do. Each is covered in a cloth that is made from Lyocell and Kapok. Lyocell is produced from wood pulp cellulose. Lyocell shares many properties with other cellulosic fibers such as cotton and linen. Some main characteristics of lyocell fibers are that it is soft, absorbent, very strong when wet or dry, and resistant to wrinkles; and can be machine washed. Kapok is a bitter fruit that naturally repels spiders, mites, fungus and the like. These characteristics carry over into the fabric giving the cover these same traits. These products are all around green - from core to cover.

Mattress Protectors and Box Spring Encasements should be used on dormitory mattresses before you put your Somina topper on or dress the bed with Athens sheets. By using protecters, you are creating a barrier between what ever germs and fungus are in the mattress and box spring and yourself. There is no way to know how many people have slept on the mattress in your room before you. Why take the chance with your health?

Organic dorm bedding is essential for every college student. You will stay healthier by first encasing the mattress and box spring, then placing a topper on the bed, and finally making the bed with Athens sheets. Not only will you sleep better, but so will your parents knowing your have quality products.

An article published late last year in USA Today talked about the growing problem of bed bugs in dorms. Bed bugs have become more and more of a problem in dorms, hotel rooms and other hospitality accommodations. They’re even finding them in public transit and on cruise ships.

As for why cases of bed bugs in dorms are becoming more frequent, the article offers a few possible explanations: an increase in international travel, new protocols that discourage widespread bug bed spraying and bugs that may be resistent to pesticides.

Needless to say, bed bugs in dorms are a big concern for many. They can hide just about anywhere — under wallpaper, in furniture and even in mattresses.

Bed Bugs in Dorms: Prevent Them

Since bed bugs can often hide in mattresses, having a line of defense in the form of a bug-repelling mattress is one of the best things you can do to help prevent them. The all-natural Somina mattress is actually made of material that repels bed bugs and spiders. As an added benefit, its all-natural materials are great for people who suffer from allergies.

Bed Bugs in Dorms: Signs You Have Them

Probably the most alarming sign of all are the red welts that appear on a person’s body after they’ve been bitten by bed bugs. In dorms, bed bugs can spread rapidly to other residents’ dorm rooms. If you think you have bed bugs, take a flashlight and look behind headboards, in your twin XL bedding, behind and inside of furniture, and just about any other place. Many people describe bed bugs as looking like apple seeds.

Bed Bugs in Dorms: Keep Your Dorm Free of Bed Bugs

If you’re looking to keep a clean dorm room that’s free of bed bugs, inspect for bed bugs every so often, especially since they can spread rapidly from other dorm rooms. If there is a problem, you may want to check with your dorm’s Resident Assistant or another person in charge to find out how to keep bed bugs out of your dorm room or, in the unfortunate case you have them, how to get rid of them.

If you want a clean, anti-germ dorm room, you’re not alone. Dorm rooms are often crawling with germs and allergens, sometimes resulting in residents experiencing infections and allergic reactions. The best defense is to keep a clean, anti-germ dorm room. And just how do you do that? Here are some ways.

Organic Twin XL Sheets for Your Dorm

Organic twin XL sheets for your dorm are a basic essential for keeping a clean, anti-germ dorm room. So many twin XL sheets are made with harmful dyes and chemicals, but that’s not the case with organic twin XL sheets. Made from all-natural materials, organic twin XL sheets are incredibly soft and so, so comfy. Even better is that because they’re free of dyes or harmful chemicals, those with allergies and skin sensitivities can rest without fear of having a reaction. You’re sure to find organic twin XL sheets in a color that will suit your dorm room at Go Green Bedding.com.

Organic Twin Bedding for Your Dorm

So you’ve got organic twin XL sheets on your dorm bed, and now you need to complete your whole organic bedding ensemble. Don’t forget an organic pillow with an organic pillow case, organic throw pillows and an organic twin comforter. Organic bedding is the environmentally responsible choice to make, and it’s also a great choice for those looking to achieve a clean, anti-germ dorm room.

Somina Mattress: Organic Twin Mattress for Your Dorm

When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, sleeping on a Somina mattress is the way to go. Somina offers several different products, one of which is their organic twin mattress — and it’s perfect for a dorm room. Because the Somina mattress is made of natural materials and offers tremendous support, it allows people to get a fantastic night’s sleep, feeling fresh and well-rested when they wake up. What’s more is that every Somina mattress is made from Lyocell and Kapok fruit, two products that repeal spiders, bugs and fungus and also draw moisture away.

Get a Clean, Anti-Germ Dorm Room

Get a clean, anti-germ dorm room with help from the organic bedding, organic twin XL sheets, Somina mattresses and natural bath products offered at Go Green Bedding.