Despite all the prescribed and over-the-counter
medications for allergies, there are a few ways to amend the symptoms.
Controlling the environment of one’s domicile is an efficacious
way to quell a dust mite allergy. Even though it is virtually
impossible to completely eliminate all dust mites, there are several
ways to impair their food supply to minimize their population.
The elimination of dust mites necessitates a myriad of rigorous
cleaning practices. Particularly, the bedroom can be a sanctuary
for such allergen bearing critters. In order to help ease allergy
and asthma symptom, it is necessary to diminish the level of
dust mite residue in one’s living quarters.
Use the following tips to control dust mites:
? Change or clean all bedding (pillowcases, sheets, and blankets)
a minimum of once a week. Wash sheets in water at a temperature
of a minimum of 130 F
? Weekly, vacuum and dust the house. Never use a dry rag; instead
use a damp mop or cloth on hard floors and furnishings because
moist cloths will not stir up dust mite residue.
? Vacuum all upholsteries: (in example: sofas, carpets, window
blinds, curtains and with a vacuum cleaner
? Discard carpeting because it destroys a dust mite’s favorite
haven to live in.
? In situations where it a carpet is needed, substitute high-piles
carpets with low-piles
? Annually, carpets should be steamed with either a benzyl
benzoate or a tannic acid to destroy dust mite residue. Beware
certain chemicals may worsen the symptoms associated with allergies.
? Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to diminish humidity
in the air. With reduced humidity dust mites are unable to absorb
air moisture; consequently, they shrivel and perish.
