If you have a house mite problem then there can be several causes, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a dirty home because all houses have some kind of mites whether they be dust or bed mites. The following article explores the causes for and solutions for mite problems.
What are House Mites?
House mites live of the dust produced by our skin that sheds every day, the number will vary on the conditions the house is situated in. The number of mites in your home will be increased if there is a lot of dust and if your house has high moisture. If you have a large number of dust mites in your home it can cause problems for people that have conditions such as asthma.
How to Get Rid of Dust Mites
There are plenty of products on the market today that are said to help the problem if you have a major mite problem. Here are some examples of products available:
- Dust Proof Bedding - You can now buy bedding that stops dust from building up in your duvet, sheets and pillows in the first place. This bedding protects new bedding from building up dust and used bedding from spreading the dust to your lungs. When it comes to cleaning your bedding you should wash sheets and covers regularly and you can even vacuum your duvet to remove any dust build up on the surface. Its also a good idea to vacuum your mattress when ever you change your sheets.
- Carpet Dust Mites - Carpets can harbour large numbers of dust mites because as the dust settles with the mites in tow a large amount of them will land on the carpet. The best way to deal with carpet mites is to steam clean the carpet, if you have severe asthma sufferers in the house however it may be best to remove the carpets. Wooden floors and laminates are much easier to keep clean and don't hold dust as easily.
There are cost effective ways of ensuring you keep the number of mites you have in your home to a minimum. So even if you can't afford to buy the mite free bedding and sheets you can still take the other precautionary measures. These methods will not rid your home of mites completely but will reduce the numbers greatly if kept up on a regular basis.