- 11/07/2018
- in House Cleaning
- by Myhomelovely
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As originally posted on MaiUupNorth here.
House dust mites are present in every home and can be the reason why you are waking up every morning with that ‘bunged’ up feeling, sneezing more often, feeling wheezy and having a runny nose. These mites are known in some cases to exacerbate eczema and their droppings are a known trigger for asthma.
Did you ever notice that these symptoms tend to get worse when having a spring clean? The average mite measures in about 0.25mm, so it tends to be a case of ‘out of sight out of mind’, leaving them free to feast on human skin scales whilst multiplying rapidly within our homes.
Our humid, modern homes provide all the ingredients for 5* accommodation they will thrive in. They can be found in curtains, carpets and any dark place where food is plentiful. Their preferred stomping ground is within our mattresses. Research tells us they are up to 3 times more likely to be found in our beds than in carpets.
It is almost impossible to remove all dust mites from our homes however there are simple steps we can take to significantly lower their population and limit our exposure to them.
It is important to remember that whilst regular cleaning maintains the reduction of house mites, your home would benefit from deep cleans every quarter. Wearing a breathable mask whilst cleaning can help reduce symptoms however for those with a proven allergy, it might be worth considering enlisting a family member or friend to help or to employ a domestic cleaner. If you’d like to see our rates please visit our booking page.