As far as dust mites are concerned, there isn’t a single remedy that will effectively keep these pests under control. Often, you’ll need the aid of several products to control the millions of dust mite that are proving to be a menace in your home.
Dust Mites Allergy Symptoms
Spread of allergens produced by the dust mites in the home cause dust mites allergy. People suffering from asthma need to take more care of their health in such conditions as it may deteriorate asthma further.
The most common symptoms of dust mite allergy include runny nose, sneezing, cough, nasal congestion, postnatal drip, watery eyes, swollen under eyes, and facial pain. If you have a history of asthma, then dust mite allergy may come with more severe symptoms. These drastic symptoms include chest tightness and pain, audible whistling sound when breathing, difficulty in falling asleep, and intense cough and wheezing.
The severity of these symptoms may vary depending on personal health conditions. In mild cases, one may only experience sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. But in severe condition, a severe asthma attack is also possible along with the above-described symptoms.
These Products Are Proven Effective In Controlling Dust Mites
It’s impossible to have a zero-dust mite home, but with the right sets of equipment and products, you’re able to bring the number of dust mites to a harmless level. Here are some that will help in your battle against dust mites.
1. Dust Mite Spray
Dust mite spray comes in very handy in getting rid of harmful dust mites from the house. Alongside cleaning your sheets, drapes, furniture, and other favorite places of dust mites regularly, one does need an additional armor against these tiny creatures. As the dust mite spray is filled with anti-allergic liquid that works efficiently well against bugs, so this spray will keep your place protected.
Undoubtedly, dust mite spray is very useful in killing the dust mites. However, you must choose the one which is not toxic to human or pets. Plus, it must not damage household items.
People who use dust mite spray once in a blue moon often complain about the effectiveness of the chemical. To make its use more efficient, make a schedule of spraying the dust mite spray. Regular spraying with usual cleaning can safeguard you and your family from the harmful effects of the dust mites efficiently.
2. UV Vacuum Cleaner
The UV vacuum cleaner is an excellent option to kill the dust mites successfully. Admittedly, this is not the most common or traditional method to protect your place from the harm of dust mites. However, if you have tried all the commonly recommended methods to do the job, and not finding any success, then this is your answer.
UV vacuum cleaner functions just like the standard vacuum cleaner, although it is usually designed for handheld use. As the name indicates, there is an ultraviolet tube placed on the suction end of the vacuum cleaner.
In addition to this ultraviolet tube, it also has a HEPA filter along with a powerful suction pump. This HEPA filter is specifically designed to capture the dust mites, allergens, and other toxic substances. And with the help of an extremely powerful suction pump, UV vacuum cleaner extract out the dust mites from the depth of the cushion, pillows or mattresses.
3. HEPA Air Purifier
Using a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter air purifier helps to remove dust mites and fecal pellets that are send floating in the air. The HEPA filter functions to block tiny particles from passing through.
Insects or small organisms of the size of as small as 0.3 microns will not be able to pass through. Such incredible proficiency of HEPA air purifier superbly filter the air around you and keep you safe from various allergen including dust mites.
With a HEPA air purifier at home, you won’t have to worry about having dust mites, allergens, dust particles, pet hairs, or any particle of this size floating in the air as the HEPA filter delivers clean air to breathe in.
4. Steam Cleaner
Portable or handled steam cleaner is highly recommended to clean and disinfect the various surfaces in your home. In addition to cleaning the surface correctly, the steam cleaners also kill dust mites and other microbes from the surface in a single go.
The hand held steam cleaners come in various sizes. And with the availability of the vast array of sizes, these cleaners can reach every nook and corner of your house, where other mops, vacuums, or cleaners can’t reach.
The steam cleaners function on the fundamental principle of using steam to remove dirt, dust particles, and harmful microbes from the surface. The water in the steam cleaner is heated above 100°C. At this extremely high temperature, the steam efficiently removes all the dust and dirt easily.
If you are suspicious of dust mites hiding in carpets, you’ll want to get a steam mop or a canister steam cleaner. As you glide the nozzle over the carpet, the hot vapor will neutralize any dust mites that are present in it.
5. Essential Oils
Essential oils are loaded with unique properties naturally and are used for medicinal purposes for ages. In addition to their positive impact on human health, some essential oils have also been scientifically tested efficient in killing house dust mites.
Most essential oils are extracted from the plants through the process of distillation. And thus are enriched with all the natural properties of that plant. To safeguard your place from dust mites, some particular essential oils work the best. These essential oils include clove essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, tea tree oil, rosemary essential oil, and fennel essential oil.
You can spray any of these essential oils on the mattress cover, mattress, and other warm places. Also, using a few drops of essential oil in the laundry will also clean your clothes from dust mites.
6. Dehumidifiers
Dust mites love the humid environment. The more the moisture and dampness at a place, the higher the chances of dust mite growth. Thus, the installation of a high-quality dehumidifier can be an amazing way to lower down the level of moisture and humidity from the air.
Here’s how a typical dehumidifier works.
A dehumidifier entraps vapors from the surrounding air and changes them into liquid form in the tank inside. A ventilation fan at the opening of the dehumidifier captures the vapors and passes them through a channel of cooling coils. These cooling coils convert the physical form of vapors into liquid form. Then the moisture-free air is ejected back in the room by passing it through the channel of heating coils.
Having a dehumidifier fit at your home or office can give you a great relief from the development of dust mites, allergens, and other microbes. If there are signs of molds and mildew in the room or a musky odor in the air, then you may want to consider installing a dehumidifier.
7. Hypoallergenic beddings
Using hypoallergenic beddings is an exceptionally beneficial remedy against dust mites. The hypoallergenic bedding includes mattress covers, pillows, and pillow covers.
Hypoallergenic bedding proves to be highly effective in constraining the detrimental effects of house dust mites and other microbes. These beddings are specifically constructed using a special material that has only 2-3 micron pore sizes. With this small-sized meshing, no allergens or microbes pass through your pillow or mattress, thus reducing the chances of any allergic reactions from dust mites.
The hypoallergenic beddings are not only exceptionally protective against dust mites, but they also are very comfortable. Most of these beddings are made with breathable material that maintains the temperature of the bedding while you sleep. And the cozy material feels soft and smooth to the skin.
Hypoallergenic mattress and pillow covers are fully zippered, thus ensuring complete protection against dust mites. These beddings can be washed easily as per the company’s instructions. If you’re suspicious that an army of dust mites are living deep in the bed, you’ll want to consider switching to hypoallergenic beddings as I did.
8. Ultrasonic Dust Mite Controller
Ultrasonic dust mite controller or repellant is a comparatively newer product launched in the market to kill house dust mites. Its incredible results in eradicating dust mites and other microbes have made it one of the most favorite products in this regard. Previously, this controller has been used to fight against spiders and cockroaches residing in the corners of the house.
The ultrasonic dust mite controller works on the basic principle of using UV rays and ultrasonic waves to repel the dust mites. The UV waves work silently in killing the house dust mites and protect your home from their allergens. The sound and light of these rays act as the repellant for dust mites. These waves kill dust mites by disrupting their reproduction cycle.
It is extremely easy to use an ultrasonic dust mite controller. You just need to connect its plug with the electricity outlet, and it’ll start working.
9. Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is the powdered form of naturally occurring soft sedimentary rock. This is basically the remains of fossilized diatoms. Diatom is tiny aquatic algae that take the shape of soft rock over the years. This white or off-white fine powder is used in various industries, including food production, water filtration, and pest control.
Diatomaceous earth works efficiently well in rooms to kill dust mites. You may have to wait for a while to see its effectiveness. After a consecutive use of this controller, you’ll observe a drastic decrease in the population of dust mites. Plus, it does not shatter dust mite eggs, so you need to continue the process of spreading this powder.
This powder acts drastically on dust mites. It shatters the exterior protective coat of house dust mites with its sharp edges. Inside the body, this powder dries down all the natural fluid from the body of the dust mite thus letting it exterminate.
If you’re planning to use diatomaceous earth, ensure that you’re choosing food-grade diatomaceous powder. Commercial grade types are toxic to humans.
Bottom Line
Getting rid of dust mites in your home is a tedious affair. However, using the right equipment and remedy can help you with the process. As far as I’m concerned, nothing beats the money spent on getting these dust mite control products when my child’s allergy improved over time.
Hope this article has been useful to you. What have you tried so far in ridding dust mites from your home?
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I love the list of products you have listed to fight dust mites. They are everywhere, my son has a constant nose drip and sore throat. We have changed quite a few things for him, namely bedding. But still would like to more to dust mite proof his room.
I like the Ultrasonic Dust Mite Controller as it seems to require the least amount of work. Will the UV waves affect my son at all?
Hi Jagi,
I believe you meant ultrasonic waves, they are not UV. UV stands for ultraviolet. Ultrasonic waves don’t harm humans.
Cheers,
Kenny
I am glad you mentioned the dust mite symptoms here because some people may mistaken their symptoms for other things.
These are some good resources to combat this problem. I had no idea that essential oils could help.
I would like to purchase the spray and give it a try. This is a great resource and I have bookmarked it for myself.
Hi Nate,
Thanks for checking out the article. Hope it helps you in combatting dust mites.
Cheers,
Kenny