Dust Mites and How to Kill Dust Mites
Dust mites live in household articles, such as furniture and carpets. Millions may inhabit one home, but they are invisible to the human eye. The dust mite feeds on shed dead skin cells. The feces and dead bodies of mites are allergens to susceptible people, causing asthma, rhinitis or dermatitis.
- FACT: One ounce of dust contains nearly 42,000 living dust mites.
Allergens
Allergens in the home hide in unexpected places, such as on stuffed animals, in drawers, and under rugs. Allergens are tiny and light weight, taking wing in the ducts and open air of spaces around your house.
Mattress
Mattresses are an ideal environment for dust mites, bacteria, viruses and spores. Mattress covers do not protect, and sheets do not protect against this kind of dirt. Mattresses and box springs should be encased in zippered, dust-proof covers. Mattresses, pillows, carpets and furniture also allow dust mites to burrow deep into the fabric allowing them to escape direct sunlight and vacuums, which would lead to their death. Since they feed on shed human skin, they love to live in mattresses, bed pillows, and stuffed bedding items like comforters.
Vacuum
Vacuum the carpets and cloth-covered furniture to get rid of as much dust as you can. Vacuuming with tightly sealed units, good filters and double-thickness bags may yield modest additional benefit. Vacuum furniture and curtains/drapes once a week Use washable slip covers and cushions, and wash in 130-degree hot water once a week Keep pets off of the furniture Use easy-to-clean flooring, and avoid carpeting where moisture can get trapped and help mold to grow Use blinds and other easy-to-clean window treatments, or wash and dry curtains once a month Never eat on the floor or on furniture where crumbs can attract roaches. Wear a mask while vacuuming to avoid inhaling allergens, and stay out of the vacuumed area for 20 minutes to allow any dust and allergens to settle after vacuuming.
Carpets
Carpets and rugs can also harbor the mites and their droppings; if you can't get rid of these, treating them with the expensive stuff is probably a good idea. Carpets and heavy draperies are dust mite heaven, so bare floors and windows are best. If you have lots of carpeting in your home, this is another dust mite hot spot. Carpets are too heavy and large to be washed, and vacuuming can only do so much.
How The Hygienitech Process Kills Dust Mites
UVC rays are used to kill dust mites, bacteria, viruses and spores. Can UV light really kill dust mites to help alleviate allergies? UV light can kill dust mites, bacteria, viruses and mold in less than one second. Hygienitech's® Mattress Cleaning System is based on a powerful, specially engineered portable cleaning device that generates incredible suction and high frequency pulsating waves, combined with a germ killing UV-C light* to pulverize and extract the dust mites and other harmful debris that have accumulated in the mattress.
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