5 Tips to Reduce Dust Mites at Home

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5 Effective Ways to Rid Your Home of Dust Mites and Improve Air Quality

Maintaining a healthy home requires more than just a quick tidy-up. To truly improve indoor air quality, you must target the places where dust mites live and breed. 

Here are five evidence-based strategies to reduce allergens in your home:

  1. Control Humidity: Dust mites do not drink water; they absorb moisture from the air. Keeping your home’s humidity below 50% makes it difficult for them to survive.
  2. Use Encasings: Cover your mattresses and pillows with allergen-proof barrier covers. These should be breathable but completely enclose the item to prevent mites from escaping or entering.
  3. Hot Water Washing: Wash all bedding and non-encased items weekly in water that is at least 60°C (140°F) to kill the mites and wash away the allergens.
  4. Ditch the Shag Rugs: Carpeting, especially on concrete floors, traps moisture and serves as a breeding ground for mites. Opt for hard-surfaced flooring where possible.
  5. High-Filtration Vacuuming: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to ensure that once dust is picked up, it isn't simply blown back into the air.

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