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How to reduce dust mite population in your home?


The words "mite" very evoke fear nowadays. Many of us are aware that their presence is associated with a decrease in respiratory health, causing asthma and other allergy attacks linked. Reducing mite populations is necessary to ensure the health of your family. Dust mites feed on dead skin that came off the body. Therefore, they are likely to be found in furniture, beds and other household items that collect dead skin.

1 Change your bedding regularly. More dead skin accumulation occurs in and around your bed.
2 Add an allergen barrier for your bedding. Ask a specialist for specific information on what to buy.
3 Wash bedding at least 55 degrees Celsius (131 degrees Fahrenheit). High water temperature can kill dust mites, it is not possible to rely on detergent alone If you prefer cold and dry washes in the sun.
4 vacuum sofas, mattresses, chairs and other places where people tend to sit frequently. Clean them regularly. Try not to sleep on the couch, it increases the problem.
5 steam cleaned regularly. Dust mites can not survive a steam cleaning. However, the accumulated moisture in the carpet padding provides an ideal environment for dust mites to grow, so consider methods of dry cleaning.
6 Keep your home pest free. Dead parasites are a food source for dust mites.
7 Reducing the collection of plush toys for your child to one or two favorites. Place ones you keep in the freezer every two weeks to kill the live mites.
8 Consider changing your floor. Carpet creates a perfect haven for mite populations. If your family suffers from allergies to dust mites or asthma, removing carpets wall-to-wall should be a top priority, particularly in the area of ​​bedroom. Replace your carpet with:
Anti-allergen carpet
Wood floors
Tile or terrazzo floor
9 Use of tannic acid. The tannic acid is a natural way to neutralize dust mite allergens.
You can buy powdered tannic acid in health food stores and other specialty providers. Sprinkle generously on mattresses, sofas, beds for pets, etc.. to help reduce allergens. You can concoct your own solution of one cup of weak tea to a gallon of water, spray carpet then three hours later empty.
10 Wet dust. Dusters will simply move allergens in the air.
11 Vacuum regularly. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to clean the floors and mattresses. Micro-filters are important because they help to ensure that dust is not simply recirculated into the air.
Keep your vacuum cleaner maintenance to keep his condition. It is also recommended that you leave the house for half an hour after vacuuming to allow the dust to settle.
Ventilate 12. Open windows to let in fresh air and reduce humidity. Do this as often as you can.

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Author: Mohammad
Mohammad is the founder of STC Network which offers Web Services and Online Business Solutions to clients around the globe. Read More →