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How to Kill Dust Mites

You may not realize it, but you do have dust mites in your home. This can lead to all kinds of allergies and medical problems, especially if a member of your family has asthma. Dusting the furniture on a regular basis is not enough on its own to get rid of these pests and you need to look at ways in which you can learn how to kill dust mites.

The bedroom is one area of the home that provides the optimum environment for dust mites to breed and thrive. You need to wash your bedclothes in very hot water on a regular basis at least every two weeks. The water should be at the hottest setting on the washing machine at least 130.  If you have fabrics that cannot be washed in hot water, such as some comforters and bedspreads, place them in the freezer for one to two days. Both really hot and really cold temperatures will kill dust mites.

Another method you can use to get rid of dust mites is to replace the bedding with those made from synthetic materials. Instead of using pillows stuffed with feathers and down, use ones that have synthetic fillings. Instead of using woollen blankest, use nylon or cotton ones. The stuffed toys you have in the childrens bedrooms are also havens for dust mites and these need to be washed on a regular basis too. If you are afraid that you may ruin them by washing them in hot water, freeze them once in a while.

Since dust mites thrive in humid conditions, a dehumidifier in your home can help to reduce the humidity levels and so kill the dust mites that exist in the air. Humidity levels should be kept below 50% in order to be effective in this regard. You should also keep the thermostat set below 70 to help kill the mites.

While most people like to make their bed as soon as they rise in the morning, leaving the bed unmade with the sheets exposed to the air for a few hours will help kill the dust mites that live there. This allows the sheets to dry out and while it will not kill all the dust mites it will drastically reduce their numbers.

Carpets and rugs also contain dust mites that you can kill by vacuuming every few days. If it is possible you should vacuum every day. For hardwood and laminate flooring, using a damp mop will control the dust and get rid of the mites. Sweeping a floor scatters the dust throughout the air and this makes the mites airborn. Experts recommend that in order to effectively control the dust mite population in your home, you should remove all carpets.

The sofa is another location often overlooked when you try to kill all the dust mites. By vacuuming the cushions and pillows you will kill the dust mites. Air purifiers are also effective with the filters that remove the dust from the air. You should also replace the filters on your furnace at least every three months.

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