How to Get Rid of Dust Mites

It seems we live in a world of allergy-causing stuff. Dust mites are a major contributor to sneezing, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats. So, "how to get rid of dust mites" may be a prominent question. Fear not, we at Carpet Cleaning Huntsville Al know a thing or two about running the mighty mites out the door. Here are 4 ideas.

• dust with damp cloths as opposed to dry cloths
• Wash bedding regularly in very hot water
• Make sure your vacuum cleaners has a HEPA filter
• Call me :-)

Dust with Damp Cloth

It just makes sense that damp cloths and mops absorb more dust mites. Typically, a dry cloth (and mop) will actually hold mites until you wipe with it. Once that dry cloth is moving as you "dust" the little fellows are released into the air and breathed in by you and your loved ones. 

Damp cloths will hold on tightly to those critters and are washed away in the washing machine. YAY!!!

Wash Bedding Regularly in VERY Hot Water

Washing in hot water will not only wash the mites away but it will kill them. So, if any remain on the bedding after washing (which isn't likely) they will be, hehehe, inactive :-)

It's also so a good idea to vacuum the top of the mattress when bedding is in the washing machine. This further eliminates dust mites and reduces allergens. 

Use a Vacuum with a Hepa Filter

According our good friends at WebMD, 

 Dust mites, mold spores, pollen, and pet dander in the air inside your home can cause problems if your family has allergies or asthma. Using HEPA filters can trap these pollutants and may help bring allergy relief. (see the full article here)

Once you have the HEPA vacuum make sure to use it more frequently than normal. Even if carpets and rugs don't look like the need vacuuming, vacuum anyway. Dust mites love to relax out of site on carpets and rugs and just wait for an opportunity to give you allergy grief. The goal is relief, not grief!

Call Me When It is Time for a Deep Clean

Of course when you have carpet, upholstery, and tile that needs to be deep cleaned ... call me. Deeply embedded mites don't stand a chance with Kleaneasy's cleaning system. This is the best way to get rid of dust mites.


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