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House dust mites are microscope organisms that primarily
live on dead skin cells that regularly shed from humans and
their pets. Skin cells and scales, commonly called dander,
are often concentrated in lounging areas, mattresses, and
frequently used furniture as well as carpeted areas. A
typical mattress can contain tens of thousands of dust
mites. Nearly 100,000 mites can live in one square yard of
carpet. These facts will convince you and your spouse to
start bathing more frequently! Did you know a single dust
mite produces about 20 waste droppings per day and these
droppings containing a protein that will stir ones allergy
symptoms, Yuck! Depending on the person and exposure,
reactions can range from itchy eyes to asthma attacks. And
finally, unlike other types of mites, house dust mites are
not parasites, since they only eat dead tissue. Gross, but
true. |
Indoor Allergen Information Video
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Beds are a prime habitat (where 1/3
of life occurs). A typical used mattress may
have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million mites
inside. (Ten percent of the weight of a two
year old pillow can be composed of dead mites
and their droppings.) Mites prefer warm, moist
surroundings such as the inside of a mattress
when someone is on it. A favorite food is
dander (both human and animal skin flakes).
Humans shed about 1/5 ounce of dander (dead
skin) each week. About 80 percent of the
material seen floating in a sunbeam is actually
skin flakes. Also, bedroom carpeting and
household upholstery support high mite
populations.
Recent studies have shown that regular professional carpet
cleaning maintenance will eliminate these harmful and
allergy educing dust mites and make your house a safer and
more comfortable place to live in! |
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