Summer allergies are triggered not only by pollen count
out-of-doors, but by other culprits found within your home. There are two top sources at the root of
indoor allergies: dust mites and
mold/mildew.
We will look at these indoor allergy sources in two
parts. This week dust mites take the
stage. Keep reading to discover where
they love to hangout and how to get rid of them in an eco-friendly clean way! |
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What's the big
attraction for dust mites?
To begin with, dust mites' favorite hangout spot is the
bedroom!
These microscopic creatures feed off of pet dander, dead
skin cells, and any other type of dirt particle found in the dust in your home.
That's how they got their name! Gross-right?
Well, thankfully we can't see them nor feel them as they do not bite!
How do dust mites
trigger allergy symptoms?
The waste that dust mites deposit cause the sneezing,
coughing, runny nose, etc.
What do I need to do
to eliminate (or at the least, greatly reduce) the dust mite population?
1.) Wash your bed
linens: Sheets, blankets, and pillow
cases should be laundered once a week with safe, non-toxic laundry wash. The water temperature needs to be at 130
degrees Fahrenheit to kill the dust mites, followed by drying them in a hot
dryer. If this is not a possibility for
you, then try to launder them bi-weekly.
Alternate bedroom linens you tackle each week, for example, do the kids'
bedrooms one week and the master bedroom another.
2.) Don't store things under your bed where dust can get
trapped; giving these little guys a great food source.
3.) Keep it cool and dry!
Dust mites cannot breed in temps under 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so keep
your home on the cooler side. At least
run your A/C for about four hours a day to help reduce the humidity in your
home and keep the temperature down.
4.) Stick with a
regimented green cleaning routine with wiping down all surfaces that attract
dust. Eliminate or greatly reduce
the food source and the population of dust mites will dwindle. On sealed wood furniture, (don't forget the
headboard and footboard) green clean wood surfaces with Harmony Aromatherapy Wood
Floor Cleaner.
5.) Keep your home clutter-free! If you are not prone to dusting, limit your
knick knacks or keep them in an enclosed display area. Remember—dust
mites eat dust!
Remember, dust mites love the bedrooms, but that is not the
only place they like to be! Keep your
entire home clean and dust free with Brightly Green Concentrate Cleaners.
Order Harmony Aromatherapy's eco-friendly, non-toxic multi-purpose cleaner, laundry
wash and wood floor (furniture) cleaner at:
Here's to a healthier
allergy-free you!
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