Mites: natural remedies to prevent dust allergies

Mites are a source of dust allergies and respiratory problems, here's how to try to limit their presence at home through natural tricks and remedies to prevent and improve any allergic reactions

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MITES, WHAT NATURAL REMEDIES? Completely eliminating mites from our homes is perhaps a mission impossible, as we cannot see them with the naked eye. We can, however, try to reduce their presence and prevent their appearance with some useful tricks.

Also because the dust mites, visible only under the microscope, often a source of allergies very annoying, they hide everywhere in the house. Beds, clothes, furniture and shelves are full of them.

In general, the first tip concerns the reduction of humidity, especially with regard to the environments in which you spend most of the time which will also lead to a decrease in the risk of the appearance of molds, which mites can associate with. ( READ also: Mold: 7 DIY anti-mold cleaners)

Thankfully, there are some natural and eco-friendly methods to try eliminate mites from sheets, mattresses, carpets and more. On sale we find anti-mite sprays based on essential oils which are useful to vaporize both in the rooms of the house and on fabrics. You can search for them on the internet or in herbal medicine.

that's how eliminate mites in the points where they tend to proliferate the most.

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How to get rid of mites from the mattress

Mites: natural remedies to prevent dust allergies

Sufferers allergy to mites should buy a special one anti-mite mattress.
If this is not possible and if the allergy is very strong and annoying, you could try to cover the mattresses with cellophane, so that the dust mites present inside the mattress are isolated and no other mites from the outside arrive in your mattress.
Another method considered useful to eliminate mites from mattresses (which can also be experienced on pillows) involves inserting two tea bags in a spray bottle to be filled with warm water. It is sprayed onto the mattresses (and pillows) and left to dry in the sunlight.
Alternatively, sprinkle the mattresses with baking soda, leave it to act for a long time, even for an hour, and vacuum with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter.

Read also: How to clean mattresses: 5 tricks and 5 mistakes not to do to remove all mites

How to get rid of mites from carpets and rugs

As for the carpets, to eliminate the mites it could be useful to use avacuum cleaner with special anti-mite filter quite often, in order to make the stay of those suffering from allergy to dust mites in rooms where carpets are found bearable.

Another effective remedy for carpet mites is sodium bicarbonate. Sprinkling bicarbonate rugs before using the vacuum cleaner is useful not only to reduce bad odors, but also to counteract the presence of mites. Spreading the baking soda on the carpet or on a carpet a reduction of the mites of up to 79% in one hour is obtained and of 100% in two hours. Baking soda not only reduces the number of mites, but also the presence of eggs. Also, any baking soda residue left on the carpet will help prevent new mites from forming. (READ also: How to clean carpets and rugs naturally)

How to get rid of bed mites

Baking soda acts on mites whether used directly as a dust, or dissolved in water. Soaking a fabric in water and bicarbonate helps to lower the proliferation of mites. For this it can be useful to wash the sheets in water and bicarbonate. If you suffer from mite allergy, you may benefit by washing the sheets more often and adding two or three tablespoons of baking soda in the washing machine or soaking basin, combining a few drops of suitable essential oils, such as eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil.

How to get rid of mites from curtains

As for the curtains, the ideal solution would be the wash them frequently and at high temperatures just like with the sheets and pillow cases. But some types of curtains can be delicate and damaged in the washing machine. In this case, the advice is to immerse them in warm water and bicarbonate (calculate to use two or three tablespoons of bicarbonate for each liter of water) and leave them to dry for a long time in the sun.

From the pillow

As in the case of the sheets, you can try to wash pillow cases often with water and bicarbonate. Once you have removed the pillowcases, also try sprinkling the surface of the pillow with baking soda, as you would for a carpet, leaving it on for a long time, even for an hour, and vacuuming. If you have the opportunity, buy mite-proof pillows. Wash your cushions following the care and maintenance instructions on the label. You do always dry pillowcases and pillows very well in the open air, because humidity constitutes a real fertile ground for mites. Expose the cushions to the sun very often and wash them in the washing machine at a high temperature frequently (if possible), about once a month. (READ also: Not making the bed is good for your health: it keeps mites and asthma away)

Other useful tips

Cover the heating ducts with filters capable of trapping tiny dust particles less than 10 microns in size.
Avoid using humidifiers, as mites love heat and humidity. Avoid fabric headboards. Wash children's soft toys often.
If the allergy is really severe, get rid of the carpets out of the bedroom altogether.
If you love aromatherapy, use in your diffuser essential oils benefits, such asessential oil of eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil, which you could apply in small quantities even when washing pillowcases and sheets.

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