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Treatment for Dust Mites

Dust mites found in your home can easily trigger allergy symptoms. These microscopic organisms thrive in humid, warm environments that have plenty of dead skin cells as a food source. Therefore, even though you may not see them, dust mites are found in every home. Cleaning your home and treating specific areas is a great way to control dust mite infestation.

  1. Mite-Proof Bedding Encasing

    • Mite-proof bedding encasing provides allergy and asthma relief by keeping dust mite allergens from becoming airborne. These casings cover your mattress and zip closed creating a barrier between you and dust mites. This protective barrier also helps keep most dust mites from entering your mattress and making their way into your bedding. Unlike plastic, uncomfortable bed covers, the bedding encasing from National Allergy is made of a soft, breathable material that feels just as comfortable as your mattress.

    Dust Mite and Flea Control Powder

    • The dust mite and flea control powder by Ecology Works is intended for use on rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture. You have 2 options for applying this formula to your floors and furniture. You can mix the powder with water and put the solution into a spray bottle or combine the powder with water in a carpet cleaning machine. This treatment effectively kills dust mites and should be administered twice a year.

    Anti-Allergen Solution

    • A second product by Ecology Works called Anti-Allergen Solution, comes in a spray bottle form that is safe for rugs, carpets, curtains, upholstery, and even pet bedding. It can be applied after deep steam cleanings and vacuuming as early as every 2 months. This non-staining, odorless formula neutralizes dust mite allergens.

    X-Mite Powder

    • X-Mite Powder, created by Allersearch, can be applied to rugs, carpets, and the upholstery listed on the package. Brush the moist powder into the carpet and approved furniture and let it dry. When all the moisture is gone, vacuum the area and all left over powder. This treatment can be used every 2 to 3 months to neutralize dust mite allergens. Application intervals should be based on the severity of allergy symptoms as a result of dust mites. Vacuum the area between X-Mite Powder treatments to decrease dust mite buildup.

    Dustroy Spray

    • Allersafe's Dustroy Spray is a liquid formula for curtains, upholstered furniture, carpets, and rugs. The spray can be used after steam cleaning or vacuuming every 2 months to neutralize dust mite allergens. This treatment is a plant-based formula that does not emit any harmful odors and its colorless base will not stain your floors or furniture.

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