Dust Mites: What Are They and How to Fight Them?

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Dust mites are tiny arachnids that live in our mattresses, pillows, sofas, carpets, and even books. Why are they dangerous and how can we effectively deal with them?

In every home, there not only live its residents but also dust mites - permanent guests that are hard to get rid of. These minuscule creatures are incredibly resilient, and their favorite place is our bed, where they feed on dead skin cells.

"Let them eat!" - you might say, but that's not quite right. The thing is, mites, like all living organisms, excrete feces, which pose a threat to our health. You can suffer from asthma, allergies, or conjunctivitis for years, without even realizing that dust mites are the cause!

How to Get Rid of Dust Mites

Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely eliminate dust mites. However, regular adherence to certain rules can significantly reduce their numbers.

  1. First of all, you should accept that you will have to clean your apartment from dust often, using both a vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth.

  2. Pay attention to the care of bed linens: washing should be done at boiling temperature, and after drying, the linens must be ironed.

  3. Pillows and blankets with natural fillings are an ideal environment for dust mites. Simply beating them out and drying them in the sun is not enough. According to medical opinions, such items are recommended to be replaced every 6-12 months.

Synthetic fillings that can be washed will be the optimal solution for your home.

  1. To reduce the number of dust mites, get rid of carpets and fluffy coverings. Also, replace soft furniture with fabric upholstery with leather or synthetic upholstery.

  2. Dust mites can also live in soft toys. Regular washing of such toys is essential to maintain the health of you and your children.

  3. There is a belief that dust mites can be "frozen" at low temperatures. Some housewives beat carpets and bedding in the frost (on clear, sunny days!). This really helps, but don't go to extremes. There is no need to put pillows in the freezer: by killing the mites, you won't rid the pillow of their feces, which pose the primary threat to health! www.webzdrav.ru