Are Dust Mites Sleeping With You?

Dust mites feed on dead skin cells that flake off a person’s body.  They are hard to get rid of and cause severe allergies in some people.

The dust mite is barely visible to the human eye when put against a dark background in day light.

Dust mites have eight legs but move very slowly.  Dust mites are easily moved by dust or small air currents found inside a house. A male dust mite lives for 10 to 20 days. A female dust mite can live for 70 days.  She will lay 100 eggs in the last month of her life.

Dust Mites Removal

Washing bedding often in hot water above 140 degrees and dry the bedding in the dryer on a high setting will kill the dust mite and remove the dust mite waste.  Don’t forget to wash and dry pillows.  They are prime habitat for dust mites.

Frequently vacuum carpet in the bedroom with a vacuum that has a HEPA filter. Dust often trying not to wipe dust on the floor/carpet. Mattress and pillow casings are available from retail stores that sell allergy related products.

You can eliminate dust mites on carpets and fabrics or in the car by applying a dust mite eliminator spray.  Dust mites prefer humidity of less than 50 percent.  Purchasing a dehumidifier can also be helpful.

Dust Mite Allergies

Dust mites cause asthma and allergy symptoms.  The feces of the dust mite is a strong allergenic.  It is nearly impossible to remove dust mites from your home. The most effective way to keep allergy symptoms at bay is to remove the dust mite waste.  There are also several over the counter and prescription medications that can really help relieve symptoms to make you or your children feel better.