I am not 100% sure I have them, but I have only had allergies while living in the appartment I do now. (I was watching the Oprah show where they show how long people keep things and find how unsanitary it is and a bell went off about all my allergies to dust)
How do I go about getting rid of dust mites if I do have them? If I vaccume with a HEPA vaccume cleaner that might get rid of some, but otherwise do I have to throw out all my pillows, quilts, duvets and sheets and get all new allergen ones? Are there any chemicals or sprays I can buy to kill them?
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pina collada
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
1It would be impossible to get rid of them. The only thing you can do is to keep your house clean to lessen them. Getting new hypoallergenic pillows, quilts, duvets, etc. would also help.
Amy P
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
2Get a dehumidifier
What are dust mites?
Tiny microscopic creatures called dust mites are an important cause of allergic reactions to house dust. They belong to the family of eight-legged creatures called arachnids. This family also includes spiders, chiggers and ticks. Dust mites are hardy creatures that live well and multiply easily in warm, humid places. They prefer temperatures at or above 70°F with a relative humidity of 75-80 percent and die when the humidity falls below 40-50 percent. They are rarely found in dry climates.
jbsjetfuel
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
3CLEAN YOUR HOUSE!
Amrita
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
4Hey…steam kills them!!!! Get a steam genie or anything that shoots steam out and steam everything…alll fabrics!! Even your mattress! It works!!
carol anne
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
5you can wash them in hot water. if its a feather duvet put it in the deep freeze for 24 hours. do this once a week to 10 days. get rid of the carpets if you can, or vacuum often with a hepa filter and the windows open. dust your furniture often too with a damp cloth. get rid of nicknack’s because it is too much dusting.
usually allergies is due to an imbalanced immune system, do not irritate your immune system more by using chemical sprays to kill them.
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