subject: Get Rid Of Dust Mites With Carpet Cleaning [print this page] What is a dust mite? What is a dust mite?
Dust mites are microscopic little bugs. It belongs to Arachnid family. Mites live off eating human and pet dead skin cells, potato chips and cookie crumbs. Dust mites survive in temperatures above 70 Fahrenheit. They die when the air humidity level drops below 40-50%. Mites are not only harmful for people, but it can also cause severe allergies and asthma.
Dust mites are very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye. Dust mites can be found in many places at in your homes such as carpets, rugs, blankets, couches, chairs, pillows and mattresses. Dust Mites prefer to live in warm and moist environments. Carpets and mattresses are main the areas where you can find dust mites.
How dust mites can be harmful?
Dust mites can survive in mattresses, carpets, upholstery and bedding. Dust mites can also survive in dry climate conditions. It survives and reproduces quickly and easily in bedding and carpets. Dust mites can cause asthma and allergies to you or your loved ones. Constant exposure to the mites can be dangerous for the people who are sensitive to allergies and respiratory problems. Allergies from dust mites can be mild to severe. A mild allergy can cause cold, sneezing and watery eyes. Severe allergy results into chronic cough-cold, congestion and asthma attacks. These allergens can affect your immune system as well.
How to get rid of dust mites?
Hire a Carpet Cleaning professional to get rid of dust mites. Some effective methods to get rid of dust mites are:
X-mite anti-allergen treatment method
Carpet cleaning professionals use X-Mite anti allergen carpet cleaning treatment to get rid of dust mites. The cleaning agent is sprinkled on the carpet and swept onto the carpet with a broom. The cleaning agents get active and start working in the carpet fiber. After almost three-four hours, technicians clean the carpet with vacuum to remove powder and dirt.
Hot water extraction or steam cleaning
Hot water extraction is another method to get rid of mites. This cleaning method is approved by IICRC. The Pressurized Hot Water Extraction (PHWE) uses high water pressure and hot water to activate the reaction rate. When the cleaning solution is spread on the carpet, hot water increases the reaction rate. It thoroughly cleans dirt, dust, mites, pollen grains and stains as a result of that. This process is gentle yet highly effective.
Hire a professional carpet cleaning company to get rid of dust mites from your carpet, furniture, bedding and upholstery. The company you hire should be IICRC certified. It should specialize in steam cleaning or hot water extraction, to remove dust mites.
