Dry Cleaning Kills Dust Mites

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(medicalnewsweek.com)Do you know that house mites are the most common trigger of asthma?

These are mites that live in house dust. It is the feces of the them that is the actual allergen that causes breathing problems.

These creatures produce feces about 20 times a day. Aside from being an allergen, the stools of these guys is light enough to float in the air, so it is easily inhaled by those of us who occupy homes and buildings.

Then, when you consider there are about 40,000 mites per speck of dust, you can imagine (even if you’d rather not) just how many of these dust mite stools enter your respiratory tract.

Your indoor environment is especially vulnerable to these creatures if you live in a humid area, or if your home is subject to humid conditions for whatever other reason.

Humid environments create the ideal habitation for them, primarily since they result in a greater food supply for these mites. Staples of their diet include plant materials, molds, and fungi. All of which thrive in humid conditions.

Asian countries are more prone to these microscopic creatures induced asthma attacks. However, there is a solution, it is to have clove near to mites infested areas.

Based on the facts mentioned above, you can see why it is so critical to take action for the specific purpose of minimizing these fellows in your home, particularly if someone in your home suffers from asthma.

The Answer?

Dry cleaning.  Dry cleaning kills dust mites.  KILLS DUST MITES!

Not only does dry cleaning kill dust mites that get in or on your clothing, but it also kills a wide range of nasties, from bacteria to tiny creatures that can cause health problems.

Ever have an infestation of bed bugs?  Or fleas?  What do the professionals say is the first thing to do?  Dry clean everything.

Dry cleaning, when done with a non-toxic cleaner – like Greensleeves – has many health benefits.  You could be preventing an outbreak by cleaning regularly.

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3 Responses to “Dry Cleaning Kills Dust Mites”

  1. Cleaning » Blog Archive » Dry Cleaning Kills Dust Mites Says:

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  2. Dr.J.Semo Says:

    Hi The problem with standard dry cleaning is that extremely toxic chemicals are used to do the job. It is excellent to know that dry cleaning with not toxic chemicals is taking seriously off.

    We commissioned the CSIRO (Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation), to test used bed covers for dust mites and der p 1. We came to the conclusion that the best method is to have a bed with removable covers that one can wash in a standard wash machine in around 60 Celsius temperature with detergent.

    Now that you mention the green dry cleaning alternative it can only be a bonus when using removable covers.
    In relation to other parts of the house, the utilization of steam machines seems to help too.

    If you wish more information just drop me a line.

    Dr. J. Semo

    http://www.wenatex.com.au

    j.semo@wenatex.com.au

  3. NaturalAllergyRelief Says:

    If you can’t afford to dry clean atleast make sure you wash is very hot water.