Dust Mite

The Dust Mite and its fecal matter :

Dust Mites are an ongoing problem in nearly everyone's home. Many do not realize that these little insects (related to the spider family) contain toxic waste which can trigger asthma attacks as well as cause bronchitis. The toxic waste or fecal matter of a Dust Mite contains a specific protein that causes certain people to get bronchitis or have an asthma attack.

A typical bed mattress will have anywhere between 100,000 to 10 million mites! If a pillow is 2 years older or more 10% of the mass can be dead mites and their feces. As we sleep on these pillows we are breathing in the dead or living mites along with their fecal matter. It enters into our lungs and sometimes our bodies have a reaction.

The real reason to clean mattresses or upholstery is to be rid of these dust mites and their fecal matter, thereby improving our health. If you or a loved one is having asthma attacks in a specific location or near a certain object it is possible that the attack is being induced by the protein being breathed in from the mite feces.

To reduce the amount of Dust Mites it is recommended to have mattresses, upholstery and carpet cleaned on a regular basis. After the cleaning there are specific treatments that can be applied to help reduce the amount of dust mites for up to 6 months.

If indoor air quality is important to you and if you want to be rid of a large percentage of the dust mites in your home call the USClean cleaning services today for expert help.


What can you do to remove Dust Mites ?

The best thing to do is clean, clean and clean some more. Dust Mites live everywhere and the more time that goes in between cleanings the more Dust Mites you will have. Here are the most common items you should be cleaning on a regular basis :

Professionally clean all soft floor coverings, mattresses and upholstery on a regular basis, preferably every 6 months.

Clean all of your bedding once per week including pillows and stuffed animals.

Dust regularly.

Have an allergen treatment applied to your soft floor coverings, mattresses and upholstery on a regular basis, preferably every 6 months.

Hire a professional cleaning service like USClean to help keep your home or business squeaky clean !


CNN Video on Dust Mites : a must watch !