- Change your bedsheets weekly. Wash and dry all linens (including the blankets) on your appliances’ hottest temperature setting to get rid of dust and other allergens that may trigger sinus trouble, said Dr. Kevin Ronneberg, associate medical director at Target Corp.
- Cover mattresses and pillows. Allergy-proof covers made of tightly woven, breathable fabric on the box spring, mattress and all pillows can keep allergens from upsetting your sinuses while you sleep.
- Don’t dust at night. It can take two hours or more for dust to settle down after being stirred up by cleaning. Save dusting for during the day—especially in the bedroom—to avoid triggering sinus symptoms before you’re trying to get to sleep. And when you do clean, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter at least once a week.