How to Get Rid of Dust Mites in the Home
Your mattress and your home are often filled with dust mites. Dust mites feed on shed, dead skin cells, dust and dirt in your home. In fact, dust mites love pet dander and pet hairs as well. Who would've guessed that we share our homes with nasty little critters known as dust mites? These little creatures can be a real problem in the home. Learn how to get rid of dust mites from your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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With a damp cloth, clean dust from walls and all hard surfaces to get rid of dust mites in the home.
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Using a HEPA filtration vacuum cleaner, thoroughly vacuum all upholstered furniture and other soft surfaces to get rid of dust mites in the home.
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In hot water, wash all human and pet bedding at least once a week. Discard all items that are not washable and replace with items that are.
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Put dust mite-proof covers on all mattresses and pillows to protect your mattress from nasty dust mites.
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Vacuum and mop all hard-surface flooring at least weekly to continue getting rid of dust mites in the home.
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Replace all carpeting with hard-surface flooring. If this is not possible, thoroughly vacuum all carpeting at least weekly and steam clean regularly, to get rid of dust mites in the home.
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Replace curtains or drapes with shades or blinds to keep dust mites from building up in them. If this is not possible, wash weekly in hot water.
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Keep the home cool and dry. Turn down the thermostat and get a dehumidifier, if necessary to reduce the number of dust mites in the home.
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Eliminate all unnecessary items that collect dust, such as books, magazines, stuffed animals and knick-knacks, to get rid of dust mites in the home.
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Get an air-cleaner with a HEPA filter.
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