4 Responses

1. the_rusty_machete

   May 10th, 2010 at 8:25 am

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   Yes! Try allergycontrol.com , and go to the carpet care section. They sell powders that can be mixed with water to help kill off dustmites. I’ve been using the Dustmitex for a year now, and have no complaints. I’m terribley allergic to Dust mites, and my allergy doctor recomended the Allergy Control people to me. They also sell mattress and pillow covers to help out as well. Good luck!

2. mvsopen

   May 10th, 2010 at 8:25 am

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   No, but wood floors, and vacuuming or sweeping daily can help. Change the sheets as often as possible, too! Dust mites live in our sleep areas, we all have them, and the best we can do is try to keep our bedrooms as clean as possible.

3. GRP

   May 10th, 2010 at 8:25 am

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   They can’t be trained if that’s what you mean!

   Seriously though I’m afraid we just have to live with them as they have to live with us.

   Of course it would be a good plan to stop voting for them.

4. SterilMattress

   May 10th, 2010 at 8:25 am

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   Dust mites spread throughout an entire house very easily. Regardless of typical housekeeping practices, over 45% of homes in the U.S. are considered to be infested with dust mites. Dust mites love the human provided micro-habitat of beds and feed on shed human skin which is found in abundance in our beds, more specifically, our mattresses and pillows.

   The best way to control dust mites is to hire a professional mattress cleaner. However, and unlike overseas, there are very few in the U.S. who know how, or have the proper equipment, to perform the service. Stay clear of anyone who suggests "steam cleaning" a mattress.

   There are sprays available that supposedly minimize dust mite presence but most are ladened with chemicals and may even be flammable. Your best choice is to choose an all-natural, odorless, non-toxic, enzyme cleaner and lightly mist the surfaces of mattresses and pillows every so often.

   Visit the SterilMattress website and click on the "Ebook 76 Tips" link to get the info "76 Tips to Reduce Dust Mites and Indoor Allergens." Here’s the link:

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

   It’s very wise of you to address the ill-health effects caused by DMA’s (dust mite allergens). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a new website this year (Jan 2007) concerning poor indoor air quality and dust mites. Visit their website at:

   http://www.noattacks.org