At this time of year about two million Spaniards suffer from sneezing, nasal congestion and asthma… Mite season has arrived. And children and young people are the ones who suffer the most.
House dust is the main source of indoor allergens, with dust mites being the most potent. The agents that produce this matter are people, domestic animals and particles from the outside that arrive through clothing or shoes. In just one square meter we can find between 1,000 and 10,000 arachnids of this type.
Humidity significantly benefits its appearance, so if you suffer from allergies, you should try to have a maximum humidity of around 45% and 55%. Another trick to keep in mind is to ventilate the rooms daily. In times such as autumn and winter, due to heating and less ventilation of our homes due to rain and cold, it is when those allergic to dust mites suffer the greatest symptoms.
We can find mites in any corner of our home, having a predilection for bedding, mattresses, upholstery, cushions, sofas, carpets, textiles and stuffed animals. Therefore, in addition to good ventilation, it is necessary to vacuum and scrub the rooms frequently. Ideally, you should use a vacuum cleaner suitable for allergy sufferers and then mop the floors, helping to reduce the number of allergens in the home. In addition, if you have pets at home, you should regularly clean the upholstery and furniture.
Beds are, without a doubt, the preferred place for these arachnids, being able to find more than 1.5 million of these small beings. Mattresses offer the most ideal conditions for mites to develop, due to the humid heat we give off when sleeping, together with dust particles and skin cells. Bed linen, especially pillows, should be washed frequently in very hot water, in addition to protecting our mattress with breathable and waterproof covers. In our mimattress stores you can find a multitude of protective covers that do not provide warmth to rest and are not noticeable>><<
Another great source of mites is our pets. It is advisable to pass a wet towel over their paws when we return home after walking with them, as well as to prevent them from climbing on our bed or sofa.
Source: El País
