Everyone's Health

Defenses against dust mites

• Encase mattresses, box springs and pillowcases. Impermeable fabric keeps dust mites out of your hair.
  
  

• Wash sheets and linens once a week, in hot water greater than 130 degrees Fahrenheit to kill dust mites.
  
  
• Use hardwood or linoleum floors instead of carpeting. Carpets make an ideal dust-mite habitat.
  
  
• Dust and vacuum once a week, and reduce household clutter. Cutting down on dust means cutting down on dust mites.
  
  
• Use air conditioners or dehumidifiers to reduce humidity levels. Dust mites thrive in humid conditions, but shrivel and die when it gets too dry.
  
  
• Send pets outside. Or at least put them to bed far from your room. Dust mites hitch rides on animals and feed on dead skin that pets shed.
  
  

Source: www.mayoclinic.com

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