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! |
| public domain |
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 and 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 very frequently 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.
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 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so keep
your home on the cooler side. Run the A/C for a few hours a day to help reduce the humidity in your home
and keep the temperature down.
4.) Stick with a
regimented green cleaning routine by 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 Brightly Green 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!(dust mites on WebMD)
Dust mites love the bedrooms, but that is not the only place they like to be! Keep your entire home green clean and dust free with Brightly Green Concentrate Cleaners.
Order eco-friendly, non-toxic multi-pupose cleaner, laundry
wash and wood floor (furniture) cleaner at...
**FREE SHIPPING with orders $40.00 or more on In-Home Cart!
Here's to a healthier allergy-free
you!
Please Leave a comment and a link to your Blog and or website!
No comments:
Post a Comment
Leave your comment!
Please, don't be shy...thoughtful comments, questions, new information and relevant links are always welcomed and appreciated. Please share your info here. Your URL from your website and Blog is welcome!