Radio and TV commercials are broadcasting that old mattresses are infected with dust mites and debris. The companies want consumers to spend money on new mattresses, but a new local company offers a smart and affordable alternative: complete renewal and allergy-proofing of old mattresses.

AllergySweep was started by Thousand Oaks residents Farley Duson and Stacey Kozek. They have years of experience running a cleaning and restoration service in Los Angeles. They want to tackle health- and allergy-sensitive issues in their next-generation cleaning business.

About 70 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma. AllergySweep’s techniques and equipment allow them to thoroughly clean and treat every soft surface in the home—furniture, rugs, drapes and mattresses—to reduce dust mites and pet allergen levels by 90 percent.

Soft surfaces in homes can be reservoirs for human skin fragments, mold spores, pet dander and other unhealthful particles. During a cleaning process, contaminants can become re-suspended in the air. Instead of stirring up particles and irritants, which cause sneezing, AllergySweep uses HEPA filters to remove airborne particles. This process ensures results for those prone to allergic reactions.

Products and techniques are environmentally friendly, biodegradable, nontoxic and without dyes or perfumes.

AllergySweep offers full service healthy cleaning for the whole house at competitive rates. An introductory special of $79 mattress cleanings has been extended through Nov.30. For details, call (805) 494-4955 or visit www.allergysweep.com.