House dust mites and allergy :

Prevent the house dust mites' infestation

A new mattress is colonized by dust mites within 4 weeks!

How to prevent the harmful action of dust mites on allergic patients?

1° The main culprit is the mattress. This has to be looked after at first:

• If you buy a new mattress, don't use it without putting on it a good-quality anti-dust mite cover. Thus, your mattress won't be contaminated.

• If your mattress is older than 3 months:

  • Open out the mattress and aerate it. In summer, take out the mattress from the cover to eliminate any moisture.

  • Vacuum the mattress well, to remove the maximum amount of dust mites.

  • Enclose the mattress with a full and good quality anti-dust mite cover. Repeat this process every six months when you clean your bedcovers.

  • Put your sheet on your mattress cover.

   

2° Eliminate dust, where ever it is:

• Regularly vacuum curtains and fitted carpets. Replace curtains with fine, washable textiles and fitted carpets with washable flooring, where ever possible.

• Sort clothing and other textile items in your cupboards, ensure cupboards close well to protect clothing from dust

• Vacuum the base of the bed carefully. Opt for a slatted bed base rather than a bed base made from textiles.

3° Air out the room and keep the athmosphere at under 50% humidity.

4° Regulate the temperature and maintain the room at 19°C or less.

5° Absolutely avoid the presence of pets in the bedroom.

6° Wash regularly, at 60°C or more, the rest of your bedding (duvets, pillows, bolsters, banket etc.) or enclose them in an anti-dustmite cover. if you cannot clean them, insert them in the freezer and then carefully vacuum the bedding before enclosing them in a dust mite proof cover.