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How to Destroy the Dangers of Dust Mites
Allergies are very common in Australia, with an estimated 20% of the population suffering from an allergy at some point in their lives. Allergies, while in themselves are a complication, are also one of the major factors associated with the cause and persistence of conditions such as allergic rhinitis, eczema and asthma.

House dust mites are the most common allergen source in humid areas such as coastal cities and towns, precisely the environment that Melbourne rests in. There is no easy way to completely rid your home of dust mites, depending on the severity of symptoms, and in the case of childhood asthma, eczema, chronic or recurrent sinusitis and middle ear infections with dust mite as a provoking trigger, the following advice may help.

The Bedroom. This is where the majority of dust mites reside and it is the first room that needs to be tackled. In order to effectively reduce the extent of the allergen in the room, sheets, pillow cases and another bedding must be washed weekly in water above 600C. This will kill the dust mites and wash away the allergen they produce. If you cannot wash in water this hot, you can use commercial products that contain either eucalyptus or tea-tree oils, which can kill dust mites in cold water. Tumble dry on hot until dry, and for an additional 10 minutes afterwards, to ensure the last of the dust mites have been killed.

Remove sheepskins or woollen underlays form the bed and bedroom. These are condominiums for the dust mites, and must be removed. The same applies for soft toys. They must be removed from the bedroom and replaced with washable wooden or plastic toys. If Flopsy cannot be replaced, then you must ensure it is washed weekly in tea tree or eucalyptus oils.

The mattress also needs to be cleaned. Services like Steamy’s Cleaning & Restoration Services use their cleaning experience, combined with access to the latest equipment and techniques to provide affordable and effective mattress cleaning solutions to kill dust mites and the remove allergens that they produce. If allergies are a significant problem in your household, it is recommended mattresses are cleaned once a month.

Call Steamy’s today to book your professional mattress cleaning in Melbourne’s metropolitan area. Our friendly team are waiting to take your call on 1300 881 110.