Eliminating Dust Mites

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Dust Mite Info Eliminating Mites Preventing Mites Finding Dust Mites Signs of Dust Mites Dust Mite Information Center Additional Dust Mite Resources	Eliminating Dust Mites There are several ways to help reduce the amount of mites in your home. You will most likely never eliminate dust mites from your home, but by doing some simple tasks you can greatly reduce the amount of mites in your home. Use Encasings Bedding is the favorite home of the dust mite. This being the case, you should encase your bedding and pillows with impermeable rubber or vinyl plastic wrappings. Wash Bedding and Clothes Regularly You should wash clothes and bedding regularly. Washing in 60^oF water is effective, but 130^oF water will kill all dust mites. Washing in cold water kills about 90% of dust mites. Vacuum often and use HEPA filters Vacuuming can greatly reduce the amount of dust mite in your home. You should consistently vacuum your carpets, mattresses, and upholstery. If you use a cheap vacuum or a vacuum without a true HEPA filter, you can actually make the problem worse, by simply stirring up the dust mites. Dry Clean Dry cleaning clothes kills all dust mites. Heat and Steam Clean Any type of heating will help minimize dust mites. Some examples include steam-cleaning carpets, tumble-drying (drying machine), direct sunlight exposure, and electric blankets. Use Dehumidifiers Dust mites thrive in humid environments. If you have a humidity level of 65% or greater you should use a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity level. When a mite lives in a high humidity environment they will eat more and reproduce at a greater rate. You need to see what your current humidity level is. "The easiest, least expensive way, is to buy a $15 hygrometer to assess indoor humidity. Optimally, humidity in your home should be below 40 percent." Harold S. Nelson, M.D The Surround Air Dehumidifier has an adjustable humidistat which allows you to specify the humidity level (RH%) you would like to achieve. The 800 Series Humidity Sensors will accurately measure home humidity. Use Air Conditioners Air conditioning will dry out your indoor environment, which will reduce the food supply for dust mites, resulting in reduced dust mite populations. Use Air Purifiers HEPA air filters (“High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestors”) are the most effective type of filter at capturing dust and allergens, including dust mites. HEPA filters were developed by the Atomic Energy Commission during World War II to remove radio active dust from the air. Today, they are recommended by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. Built-in ionizers have been found to enhance the performance of a HEPA filter, according to studies by the Journal of Hygiene. A germicidal UV lamp also plays an important role in neutralizing dust mites. Once they are captured by a filter, the UV bulb exposes the dust mites to deadly ultraviolet radiation. The Multi-Tech air purifier combines both a HEPA air filter and ionizer to optimize its effectiveness at removing dust and allergens from the air. In clinical studies, the Multi-Tech was found to be nearly 100% effective at removing airborne particles. It also offers a germicidal UV lamp, providing the perfect set of technologies to trap and destroy dust mites. For more information about air purifiers, see the Air Purifier Buying Guide. Preventing dust mites Featured Air Purifier: The Surround Air Multi-Tech has a HEPA filter, which is 99.97% effective at removing particles such as allergens. It also has an ionizer, which has been proven in government studies to enhance the performance of HEPA filters. Its UV light destroys micro-organisms such as dust mites and mold.
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