Tips to Get Rid of Dust Mites
It’s almost impossible to eliminate dust mites using conventional cleaning techniques like dusting, sweeping and swabbing. These insects survive by feeding on sloughed-off human and animal skin. The little insects are hardy and can survive in almost all climates, but thrive in humid and warm climates. Dust mites can aggravate allergies causing coughing, itching, watery eyes, rashes etc. It is estimated that a single dust mite can produce up to 200 times its own body weight of waste. Breathing in this waste produce causes the body’s immune system to act by producing antibodies against these substances. Long-term exposure to this can result in asthma and sinus problems as well. Many people remain unaware of the health problems dust mites cause. Here are a few tips to help prevent their infestation in your home. Allergen-proof fabrics: Beds, curtains and other pieces of fabric that are not changed too often tend to be the preferred breeding place for dust mites. By buy...