Dust mites aren’t the only thing in your bed
- Sweat and body fats: In one night a person can lose up to one pint of sweat and body fat.
- Skin Flakes: 500 grams of skin flakes (food for dust mites) accumulate in a double mattress in as little as 12 months.
- Bacteria and Viruses: Bacteria and viruses have been found along with spores and fungi.
- Dust Mites and Droppings: Even in just a two year old pillow, 10% of the weight is made up of dust mites and their droppings.
Some of the allergy symptoms include:
- Itchy skin (little bumps and rashes)
- Stuffed up nasal cavities
- Sneezing
- Puffy, swollen or discolored eyelids
- Irritated, watery, and reddish eyes
- Wheezing “Tight” chest
- Head or sinus aches
- Dry, unproductive cough
- Feelings of lethargy
- Mental fatigue
- Depression and MORE!
These symptoms can be associated with Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Perennial rhinitis (hay fever), Eczema, Dermatitis, Sinus infections
Some common questions and answers:
Q: Why can’t I just vacuum them out of my bed?
A: Vacuuming with a good HEPA filter vacuum may catch some of the mites but these disturbed little spider-like creatures know how to cling onto things. The only way to effectively vacuum them out is to first, kill them using a high temperature, low moisture vapor steamer. Once they are dead, they will no longer cling to the fibers in your bedding or carpet and can then be vacuumed up.
Q: My carpet cleaning service says they can kill them?
A: Some cleaning services may offer to sanitize your bed or carpet but are not able to explain their process or give a logical explaination why it is effective. We strongly recommend you view their “Sanitization Standards Certificate” which specifies the process and solutions used in the treatment of dust mites and allergens. A super heated, low moisture steam cleaning process is the basis for a safe and easy way to accomplish the task of killing dust mites.
