How Do You Control Dust Mites In Bedding?
Dust mites, which are microscopic organisms that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, often propagate in sheets, pillows, blankets, comforters and mattresses. Since dust mites survive by eating the dead skin cells we shed every night in our sleep, they can usually be found in large numbers in our bedding. By taking a few simple precautions, you can keep their numbers under control. Control dust mites in your bedding by washing all sheets, pillowcases and associated bedding in hot water at least once a week. Temperatures of at least 130 degrees must be reached during a normal hot-water cycle of your washing machine in order to kill a significant percentage of dust mites. Use plastic dust mite encasing on your bedding to control dust mites. A dust mite encasing is a plastic or vinyl slip that covers your mattress and box springs. More modern versions of the dust mite encasing are covered with cotton cloth on one side in order to be more comfortable, and to make less noise wh
