Controlling Dust Mites

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One of the most common causes of indoor allergy symptoms is the house dust mite. It's estimated that up to 85% of asthma caseseczema and hay fever tooare caused by the fecal matter and cast-off skins of these little critters. These allergy triggers are only a couple microns in size invisible to the naked eye. They are abundant in almost all homes, with infestations prevalent in bedrooms and in bedding the dead skin cells we naturally exfoliate every day are the food source for these microscopic creatures. Protective measures can be taken to at least limit one's exposure to dust mite populations and to reduce their effect in the home. Here are 10 steps that will help keep your allergy symptoms at bay.

1.) Encase your mattress and pillows with a zippered hypoallergenic allergen barrier that blocks any particles larger than 1 micron in size and that fully encases the mattress and pillow. Doing this will eliminate new mites from populating these areas and will lock in dust mites that are already living there, keeping you free from their allergens.

2.) At least once every week, wash your sheets in very hot water. The water should be at least 130

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