For those that suffer from upper respiratory illnesses such as asthma or severe allergies, dust mites pose a huge problem to your health. If you aren’t careful, they can overtake your home and cause severe symptoms that will make your life miserable. Even though these creatures are very small and you can’t see them with your naked eye, doesn’t mean they aren’t there. American Hometown Services is here to talk about the health effects of dust mites and how you can get rid of them.

Does Everyone Have Dust Mites?

You may be wondering why these tiny little bugs cause so much grief. One of the most frustrating things about dust mites is the rate at which they reproduce. They multiply very quickly and each of them produce tiny particles of waste. A dust mite literally produces about 2,000 waste particles in a matter of a couple weeks. It’s this waste they produce that triggers allergy symptoms and asthma problems. For those that suffer from respiratory issues, this waste causes breathing difficulty and can cause severe health problems.

Symptoms of a Dust Mite Allergy

The symptoms caused by dust mites are very similar to season allergies. You may be experiencing:
– Sneezing
– Runny nose
– Itchy eyes
– Inflamed skin
– Wheezing
– Overall itchiness
– & more
Sometimes when people that suffer from other allergies, they think that their symptoms are caused by other sources. However, when the problem is caused by dust mite infestation, those symptoms will be markedly worse than normal symptoms experienced in the past.

How to Get Rid of Dust Mites in Your Home

Getting rid of dust mites completely is an unrealistic goal. There are, however, many ways that you can improve the population in your home and lessen the effects of dust mites. There are several places that dust mites tend to congregate. Here are some areas you should be focusing on in your home to get rid of dust mites.
– Bedding & Mattress Cleaning. Your bed in one place that dust mites will thrive. They feed off of dead skin cells and there is plenty found in your bed. You should be washing your bedding once a week to get rid of the problem as well as cleaning your mattress twice a year.
– Cleaning Carpets. Your carpets are a great hiding place for dust mites. It is important to vacuum your flooring regularly to eliminate dust mites. It is equally important to have your carpets professionally cleaned twice a year. The deep cleaning that you can only get by a professional, wipes out the dust mite population.
– Dust with a Wet Cloth. Don’t simply dust your home with a clean white washcloth. Using a damp cloth will get rid of the unwanted dust and dust mites in your home much more successfully.
– Use Your Dryer. Drying your bedding and clothing in a dryer that is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter will kill dust mites. They can’t withstand the hot environment and will die.

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American Hometown Services can help you eliminate the dust mite population in your home with professional carpet, sofa and mattress cleaning. Call us today!