Comments on: Does washing clothes in washer on “HOT” setting kill dust mites effectively? http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm Your Best Source For Dust Mite Control Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:07:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rebecca G http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1466 Rebecca G Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm#comment-1466 Yes, if your hot water is 140 degrees celsius or higher it will kill dust mites. You can also kill dust mites by putting clothes/objects in the freezer. I do this with my asthmatic child's stuffed toys. Yes, if your hot water is 140 degrees celsius or higher it will kill dust mites. You can also kill dust mites by putting clothes/objects in the freezer. I do this with my asthmatic child’s stuffed toys.

]]> By: Sarah S http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1467 Sarah S Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm#comment-1467 I believ so. They were talking about dist mites on oprah the other day, and they had a reseracher, that said the best way is to put it in the washing machine on the hottest setting, or if you don't have much time in the dryer on the hottest setting works too, and for the floors to vacumm regularly. I believ so. They were talking about dist mites on oprah the other day, and they had a reseracher, that said the best way is to put it in the washing machine on the hottest setting, or if you don’t have much time in the dryer on the hottest setting works too, and for the floors to vacumm regularly.

]]> By: firespider http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1468 firespider Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm#comment-1468 150 Degrees to kill dust mites. Vacuum a lot and get one of those air filters from Sharper Image. I have a Rainbow vacuum that puts all the dust into water which I then flush down the toilet. No dusty vacuum bags in my house. The problem with the hot water washing your clothes is that it could very well ruin a lot of your clothes. However, for bedding and toweling, hot water is fine. If you have cotton underwear and socks also ok. 150 Degrees to kill dust mites. Vacuum a lot and get one of those air filters from Sharper Image. I have a Rainbow vacuum that puts all the dust into water which I then flush down the toilet. No dusty vacuum bags in my house.

The problem with the hot water washing your clothes is that it could very well ruin a lot of your clothes. However, for bedding and toweling, hot water is fine. If you have cotton underwear and socks also ok.

]]> By: SterilMattress http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1469 SterilMattress Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm#comment-1469 More than likely...no. The reason for this is (and to prevent accidently scalding especially amongst children) that hot water heaters typically come from the manufacturer at pre-set temperatures of 120 degrees F. (49 degrees C.) or less. Energy conservation started in the 70's has also played a role in lower temperatures. That is also, coincidentally, when cold water laundry detergent arrived. To kill dust mites you must wash in water temp's of at least 130 degrees F. (54 degrees C.) and even more effective would be 140 degrees. Commercial laundromats will often times have temperature settings higher than found in homes. Go to the SterilMattress website and read the free e-book info "76 Tips to Reduce Dust Mites and Indoor Allergens". http://www.sterilmattress.com/ebook_dust_mite_removal_tips.html The info is not intended to replace a professional mattress cleaning technician, but because there are so few in the U.S. many like yourself, need this info. More than likely…no.

The reason for this is (and to prevent accidently scalding especially amongst children) that hot water heaters typically come from the manufacturer at pre-set temperatures of 120 degrees F. (49 degrees C.) or less. Energy conservation started in the 70’s has also played a role in lower temperatures. That is also, coincidentally, when cold water laundry detergent arrived.

To kill dust mites you must wash in water temp’s of at least 130 degrees F. (54 degrees C.) and even more effective would be 140 degrees. Commercial laundromats will often times have temperature settings higher than found in homes.

Go to the SterilMattress website and read the free e-book info "76 Tips to Reduce Dust Mites and Indoor Allergens".

http://www.sterilmattress.com/ebook_dust_mite_removal_tips.html

The info is not intended to replace a professional mattress cleaning technician, but because there are so few in the U.S. many like yourself, need this info.

]]> By: Opinionated http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1470 Opinionated Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://dustmitemattresscovers.com/does-washing-clothes-in-washer-on-hot-setting-kill-dust-mites-effectively.htm#comment-1470 I'm not sure, but complete drying would be vital. If the clothes are white add bleach, it kills a lot of things. I’m not sure, but complete drying would be vital. If the clothes are white add bleach, it kills a lot of things.

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