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The Truth Behind The Question: Are Dust Mite Sprays Effective

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The reason why dust mites are extremely harmful to people, especially those suffering through allergies, is that they excrete on the mattresses and pillows of people along with carrying out other life functions. The excrements in turn contain harmful proteins that increase and speed up the allergic reactions in patients. Furthermore, the mites love to feed off of dead skin cells which are found in plentiful amounts on beds and their covers. Those looking for an effective way out often end up asking: are dust mite sprays effective?

Chronic headaches, coughing and sneezing, and severe asthma attacks are all symptoms and problems that can occur for allergy sufferers.  A lot of patients fail to recognize the fact that many of their health problems are continuously being caused by dust mites and in doing so, they end up spending  time and money on doctors and medications that maybe they did not need.

What the doctors recommend is to keep the environment of the house clean and hygienic. One should focus on some key areas which are prone to welcoming mites and other insects. These include carpets, bedding, clothes and furniture. After all, the golden rule of curing any problem is to first take steps in preventing its occurrence.

People who opt for the sprays as the solution have the option of choosing from a few that are proven to be effective. The most popular products are manufactured by Alakline Labs. They have been making ADS Anti-allergen Spray for 15 years and ADMS spray for about 8 or 9 years now. Both of these products have been proven to be effective against animal dander, pollen and dust mite allergens.

Moving on, for the mattresses and bedding, there are exclusive cleaning options available. These include in-wash additives which are used during laundry sessions. The use of portable steam cleaners on the mattress is another option. Word of caution, make sure the mattress is dry before covering if you use steam.

Are dust mite sprays effective as allergy control products is a commonly asked question and the answer is yes. However, just like everything else they may be only on part of the solution. dms03

Tips For Dealing With Dust Mites in The House

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People with allergies, especially to dust mites, need to do a few extra things around the house to limit their exposure.

Keep the bedroom clean and clutter free. Things like extra pillows, drapes and stuffer furniture hold household dust which has dust mite feces in it.

Wash the bedding in hot water or with special laundry additives.

Get rid of the carpets if possible

Keep the pets out

The other thing you can do is talk to your friends and see what they are doing. None of us have all the answers and just because something worked for one person does not mean it will work for another.

Here is another article forwarded to me that has additional information and tips for dealing with allergies. Some it I agree with and some I don’t.  Read Article “5 Secrets To Eliminate Allergy And Asthma Symptoms Caused By Dust Mites“

Carpeting and Dust Mites

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people with allergies really should pull up their carpeting and replace it with tile  or a laminate. We have a friend that pulled it all up and just painted the slab. Looks pretty good.

The problem with carpets and allergies is that carpeting, no matter what kind, holds dirt. In the dirt you will find dust, dirt, pollen, dust mites, pet dander and everything else yo stepped in.

No I know the carpet cleaning company will tell you they can get everything out and make it as good as new. Nice line but not really. It will be just as good as new for about a day or two unless the cleaner has a bad water extraction system and then it will be worse.

If you can’t pull it up you should look at using a product called X-Mite. It’s a powder that you sprinkle on to the carpeting that neutralizes the allergens. Here is an article that does a pretty good job of explaining it.

“X-Mite Powder made by Alkaline Laboratories harnesses the power of the acids in tannins to denature the allergy causing proteins.  Tannic acid is found in woods like oak, mahogany, and redwood.  It is also found in tea.  Alkaline Labs uses a patented process to convert this into a 3% tanacetane formulation which is highly effective in denaturing proteins from animals, molds, pollens and dust mites.  They combine this denaturing agent with a water-based solution of surfactants that also absorbs some soil.

The result with X-Mite powder is that the proteins are denatured and thereby made harmless and some soil is removed making the carpets appear cleaner.” Read complete article

I’m not a fan of carpeting. I have allergies and pets. I know many people will tell me that carpeting is no that bad as long as you vacuum it.I’ll save my comments about that for another post but If you have bad allergies, vacuuming is not one of the best things you can do.

1 in 5 Children High Risk For Asthma

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In the United States, about 30 million people have asthma. Nearly 9 million of them are children. While this is a high number it’s much worse in other parts of the world.

For children living in Taipei City, Tiawan it is much worse.

“Of the 21,688 seven-year-olds surveyed in the 2010 study, 4,490, or 20.7 percent, were found to be asthma-prone, said an official from the city’s Department of Health.

Blood tests showed that 77.6 percent of the children at high risk for asthma had an allergic constitution, with most of them being sensitive to dust mites and pet dander, said the health official Hsu Fan-yuan.” Complete Article

This does not come as a surprise.  Air pollution is one of the most serious problems in Taiwan, chiefly because of the heavy traffic and high concentration of industrial plants on the island. While strengthened cleanup efforts over the past few years have reduced air pollution, Pollution Standard Index (PSI) readings in Taiwan are still about three times higher than those recorded in the United States and Europe.

Also my guess is the number of children in the US with asthma is probly higher but goes undiagnosed. We have known some children over the years that their parents thought they just had allergies to dust mites or the cat. Only after a trip to the emergency room did they figure out they actually had asthma.

Be glad you live in the US.

Why Dust Mite Covers Are A Good Thing

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Many people suffering from dust allergies often do not have a clue how to solve thier problem. They just wake up feeling like they didn’t even get to sleep. These bugging little creatures love to live in pillows, comforters and mattresses. That is why it is crucial to know about and how how to use and know why dust mite covers work.

Probably the most effective tool in solving mite problems, the covers are easy to access and affordable. It is important to know about the damage mites cause, especially to person with the allergies. For example, since they live on mattresses and pillows, they carry out all daily functions of life there. These include breeding, excreting and dying. Think about that. Your bedding can be full of dust mites, dead and alive and their poop. Pretty gross right?

Moving on, the excrements on and in the beddings is the main cause of allergies. Ypur allergies are triggered when the protiens are breathed in. There can be millions of mites in a single mattress, resulting in sever allergic reactions.

Keeping a mattress covered even if one is not suffering from allergies is a healthy preventive measure to avoid future illnesses. Many people develop their allergies over a period of years. Furthermore, the covering can help avoid bad smells from sweat and keeps the mattress or pillow clean.

Many people try using insect sprays on their beds. However, this has its own dangers since the sprays have poisonous chemicals that are breathed in at night. Not a good idea.

When looking for covers, one can utilize a bed sheet which will do the job for a very short period of time, a night or two. However if you want a long term solution, investing in a special dust mite cover is a wise idea. These are available in a variety of materials such as micro-fiber or urethane fabrics. Depending on the fabric the price varies, but is quite affordable especially if you look at the fact youd don’t replace them for years. These covers are easy to use, coming in zip-up forms.

Even most doctors recommend them to people with allergies to dust mites because thier patients have seen much improvement because of them. Many of them see improvements after the first night.