Spring is here, and for many business and home owners, the spring cleaning process is quickly getting underway.Of course, getting rid of dirt, dust, and other debris and contaminants isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary in order to maintain a clean environment conducive to physical and mental health as well as overall well-being. That being said, dust mites can be some of the most difficult contaminants to remove, simply because they accumulate so quickly and can exacerbate allergy symptoms that are frustrating enough to deal with already. Without further ado, here are just a few of the most efficient ways to get rid of dust mites.
Destroy Their Home
If you’re overwhelmed with the dust mites who’ve made their homes in your cloth and upholstered materials, fear not: you can drastically cut down on the number that live around you by getting rid of their potential nesting places. Keep in mind that dust mites prefer dark, warm places, and there are plenty of ways to replace their potential nesting places with materials they’d rather avoid.
“Get rid of their hiding places and their home, sweet home. That means giving a heave-ho to rugs and carpets. Small throw rugs that can be washed weekly are acceptable. Get rid of all other fiber-based floor coverings. Replace them with tile, hardwood, laminate, engineered wood, vinyl, or concrete floors,” writes TheAllergyStore.
Getting rid of fibrous materials can also work when it comes to window coverings, upholstered furniture, and more. Flat surfaces are always a better and cleaner solution.
Clean Properly
When it comes time to clean, rent a commercial steam cleaning machine on a routine basis to keep your business sanitized and free of dust mites. Steam kills 99% of common household germs and bacteria like E.Coli, salmonella, and staph, as well as dust mites and bed bugs. Furthermore, steam will kill bed bugs up to two to 3/8″ into a gap — it is also very effective when bed bugs are on the surface of items, up to 3/4″ into fabric surfaces. Steam is, by far, the most effective method of killing dust mites.
Ultimately, understanding how to conquer dust mites in your home or business is the key to conquering your allergy symptoms as well. For more information about commercial steam cleaning machines and other steam cleaning systems, contact Falcon Prosolutions Inc.