How to get rid of dust mites in the house

Dust is the worst enemy of every housewife. Despite regular cleaning, it appears very quickly and settles in a thin layer on all surfaces in the house. At the same time, it is impossible to completely get rid of annoying dust particles, because they consist, among other things, of dead particles of our skin.



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According to research by American scientists, one person produces about a teaspoon of this type of dust per month, which, nevertheless, is enough to feed a million dust mites.

Dust mites or bed mites are so small that they are invisible to the eye, but they can annoy us in a large way. Each individual lives on average 4 months, during which time the female tick-saprophyte lays up to 300 eggs.



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House dust mites do not bite and do not tolerate infectious diseases, but their excrement has an exceptional ability to cause allergies, as well as asthma, eczema, inflammation of the larynx.



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In the United States, for example, more than 80% of asthmatics have mites that cause the disease. To get rid of dust, dust mites and associated allergies, follow our instructions.

How to get rid of dust mites in the house
  1. Do regular wet cleaning.
    Wet cleaning in the house should be done at least 1-2 times a week. This is the main weapon in the fight against dust and microscopic mites. Wash floors and boards, wipe the dust with wet wipes from racks and window sills should be at least once a week. You need to wipe not only the surface of the furniture, but also the soft upholstery of sofas and chairs. There is a beautiful "grandmother" way: take an old sheet, wet it with water, cover the sofa and knock it out with a carpet knocker. You'd be surprised how much dust is left on the sheet.


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  2. Don't dust.
    So that the house has less dust, try to get rid of objects that especially accumulate it. Carpets should be removed, especially with a long pile. Heavy curtains can be replaced with blinds. In the bedroom should not be a computer or other equipment with which it is difficult to remove dust. Book shelves should be closed.


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  3. Lower temperature and air humidity
    Maintain a relative humidity of no more than 50%, as domestic dust mites do not like dryness and temperatures below 22 degrees. Ventilate the room more often, if possible, keep the windows on microventilation all day. This will provide oxygen, refresh the air and reduce its humidity. With a decrease in humidity to 40% and temperatures below 22 degrees, ticks can survive no more than 11 days, and at temperatures below 10 degrees die within 2 days.




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  4. Buy a washing steam vacuum cleaner
    If the house is allergic, then the usual vacuum cleaner can not do. Steam vacuum cleaners, in addition to dry and wet cleaning, are able to clean furniture, disinfect surfaces, fight dust mites and various house pests, clean the air in the room.


  5. Choose and wash your bed linen correctly
    Dust mite allergies It requires the right choice of bed linen. Change the pillows and blankets for new hypoallergenic ones. In feather and down sleeping accessories, ticks are spread most actively. Ticks die at temperatures above 60 degrees, so wash your bedding at a higher temperature. In summer, dry the bed on the balcony or on the street in the open sun, having previously turned the set inside out.




  6. Use our grandmothers' method.
    What cannot be washed at high temperatures can be frozen. Dust mites are afraid of cold and sunlight, so the methods of our grandmothers, who hung mattresses in their yards in winter, are still relevant today.


  7. Get plants that improve the air
    In the fight against dust mites will help live flowers. These green assistants perfectly clean the air, making the life of the inhabitants of the house more comfortable and pleasant. Remember that you or your family may be allergic to certain types of flowers.


  8. Use household chemicals with caution
    Products of household chemicals, which are sure to be found in every house, can cause allergies. These are not only detergents and cleaning products, but also air fresheners that can aggravate allergic syndrome and increase the risk of developing bronchial asthma. Try to buy cleaning products that include only natural and plant ingredients.


  9. Do not let dust mites spread through animals.
    The sleeping place of our pets is an ideal home for dust mites. For furry friends need special care. In an apartment where pets live, it is better to remove all carpets and palaces. The forbidden room for your cat or dog should also be the bedroom. Don't let animals on the bed.


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  10. Use your home slippers.
    We bring a lot of dirt from the street on our shoes, which, when dried, turns into dust. So, changing shoes after coming from work in home slippers, you reduce the amount of dust in the house, and therefore the allergic load on the body.


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  11. Kizelgur as a remedy against ticks
    By the number of applications, kizelguhr can be compared only with soda. In Europe, it is known as a popular food additive that improves the condition of hair, nails, bones and joints, and the Russian-speaking consumer is familiar with diatomite as a fertilizer and insect control. Kieselgur is an inexpensive and effective alternative to chemical poisons. It is non-toxic to children, birds and pets, but it destroys ants, fleas, cockroaches, bedbugs and ticks.

    Food kizels can be used as dust-mite. It is sprinkled in a thin layer on all surfaces (carpets, palaces, mattresses, sunbeds of pets), left for at least two hours, and preferably at night, and then vacuumed. This procedure can significantly reduce the population of our unwanted neighbors.




  12. Use air filters and cleaners
    Clean air in the house can be attributed to the basic physiological needs of a person. And if you don't live near a park, you probably need an air purifier. Typically, it includes a fan, which forcefully draws air from the room and drives it through a filter system. The most effective ones today are HEPA filters. They trap the smallest and most dangerous particles of pollutants for humans, even tiny allergens such as dust mites.

    When working air purifier windows in the room should be completely closed, otherwise the cleaning procedure will be ineffective. Do not forget to regularly clean the filters to remove the accumulated dust.



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We hope that this article helped you get a general idea of the dangers of dust mites and how to get rid of them. He who is warned is armed. The sooner you start fighting these dangerous microorganisms, the less harm they will cause you.

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