Hidden Dangers In Our Home

 

 

 

 

Dust mites are microscopic creatures that live in textiles, bedding and carpets and feed on dead skin cells from humans and dander from pets. Dust mites, although disgusting to think about, do not pose a significant problem for many; however, there are millions of people who are particularly sensitive or allergic to them.

 

You can’t see these with the naked eye, but they can be extremely harmful to your health. Dust mites are the most common cause of allergies and asthma. They feed off the dead skin cells that fall off out body. They mainly hide in beds, pillows, and mattresses. While there’s no way to completely get rid of dust mites, there are ways to reduce their impact. Dust mites can be very difficult to get rid of, as there can be as many as 100,000 on 1 square yard of carpet, and most homes create an ideal environment for their flourishing colonies. Those who wish to treat dust mites in their carpets should be aware that to create a long-term solution, they must also treat the rest of the house as well. Wash your bedding in hot water every couple of weeks. Try to avoid going to bed with wet hair because dust mites feed off the moisture. Vacuum floor and rugs regularly. Put items that you cannot wash in a machine, like stuffed animals, into the freezer for a few hours to kill the mites. You can purchase allergy covers for your bed. They are woven so dust mites cannot slip through them.

 

Consider removing as much carpeting in your house as possible and replacing it with hard flooring. Because carpeting is such a prime environment for dust mites, it will not remain mite free for long after any attempt to clean it.