How to remove dust mites yourself

Methods of getting rid of ticks depend on how much the parasites annoy a person and spoil his condition. Exterminating all ticks completely is very problematic, even impossible. They are present even in the cleanest apartment. The most effective ways to get rid of them are aimed at reducing their number to a safe number.

Destruction of ticks in the apartment

First of all, you need to clean your house regularly, both superficial and general. It is necessary to reduce the number of interior items and accessories that accumulate dust. It is best to get rid of soft toys, curtains, carpets, artificial flowers, etc. Dust from furniture and floors must be wiped off by adding a pinch of salt and a few drops of essential oil to the water.

The next stage is the formation of conditions that will be unfavorable for the development and reproduction of dust mites. Parasites like warmth and high humidity. It is necessary to ventilate the room daily for at least 20 minutes. If this does not help, then you should purchase a special device that will reduce air humidity.

Particular attention must be paid to the bed and bedding. You need to change sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers regularly. This is done at least once every 2 weeks or more often. If the inhabitants of the house have allergies, you need to do this once a week. Linen should be washed at high temperatures, dried in fresh air, and steam should be used when ironing. It is better to replace feather pillows with silicone ones, and old mattresses with orthopedic ones. You should also dry-clean mattresses and blankets every 2 years or take them out into the cold or hot weather.

Getting rid of dust mites is a whole complex of different actions. There are special preparations and devices that help reduce the number of parasites in a house or apartment.

Vacuum cleaner for removing dust mites

The most popular type of vacuum cleaner of this type is the Philips FC6230. It is able to cope with dust mites during the cleaning process. It is suitable for cleaning soft surfaces and can operate in several modes. The set contains additional attachments, as well as brushes for cleaning the filter and a long cord.

REFERENCE! To reduce the number of dust mites in the apartment, you should not use a broom or old vacuum cleaners. Such devices raise all the dust to the top, spreading parasites throughout all rooms and surfaces. If there is no vacuum cleaner in the house, then you need to carry out wet cleaning more often, monitor the presence of dust, and get rid of it in a timely manner.

Remedies for dust mites

Acaricides can help get rid of dust mites. The active substances contained in them disrupt the functions of the parasite’s central nervous system, causing paralysis and then death. The effect of the drug lasts for 1-6 months.

REFERENCE! You can get rid of dust mites at home using any insecticide that helps get rid of harmful insects in an enclosed space.

However, if one of the inhabitants of the house is allergic to ticks, then it may also occur to a toxic drug, so it is better to use special products. They are commercially available in the form of a spray, concentrate, or aerosol. They are used to clean carpets, treat all surfaces, and are added during washing. Acaricides get rid of parasites without harming humans.

The most effective remedies for dust mites in the apartment:

1. Oreck Full Release Allergen Control Carpet Cleaner is a product in the form of an emulsion that gets rid of mites within a few minutes, the effect lasts up to six months. Carpets should be treated with this product. You can purchase it online, the cost is about 3 thousand rubles.
2. Acaricidal aerosol is a spray against dust mites that gets rid of mites of all stages of development. It must be sprayed on all surfaces and left to act. The effect lasts for a long time, up to 7 months. The drug costs approximately 2 thousand rubles.
3. EASY AIR is a product in the form of a spray. Purifies indoor air and lasts for two weeks. It is best to use after wet cleaning of the apartment. Costs approximately 1700 rubles.
4. ACARIL ALLERSEARCH is a product for removing mites during the washing process. It needs to be added to the washing machine. It costs about 2700-2800 rubles.
5. MILBIOL is a spray product used to treat furniture, sofas, mattresses, carpets, and interior items. The effect lasts 14-30 days. Costs approximately 200 rubles.

Reviews on forums indicate the effectiveness of the listed funds.

Destruction of ticks

To get rid of insects, you should carry out a radical cleaning of the entire apartment. It is important to destroy all dust deposits. The fact is that it contains dead particles of human and pet skin, which are exfoliated from the body every day - this is a natural process. Bacteria and fungi settle on them: they are also attractive to ticks as a food source. Therefore, most insects collect in dust, bedding and carpets.

Cleaning the premises alone will not be enough. It will require processing of furniture and household items, as well as washing bed linen in hot water followed by ironing at a high temperature on the surface of the iron.

It is recommended to use additional remedies against ticks: folk remedies and store-bought ones. This way the result of all manipulations will be better. To prevent mites from returning again, you will need to constantly maintain cleanliness in the apartment at an acceptable level. You also need to remember that they do not tolerate low temperatures and drafts well, so the rooms should be regularly ventilated even in the cold season.

Room treatment

The “basic” is cleaning the room, including all the cracks and far corners. To do this, it is recommended to take out all unnecessary things (they also need to be cleaned of dust and treated), including carpets. Curtains and other home textiles are also sent for washing. You need to try to vacate the room as much as if it needed some cosmetic repairs. To gain access to the baseboards, furniture is moved away from the walls.

You need to start cleaning from the top. If you do otherwise, dust and mites will fall down onto the already washed area.

Sample list of tasks:

1. Sweep all corners, baseboards under the ceiling and walls.
2. Wipe down curtain rods and light fixtures.
3. Clean hard furniture surfaces from dust.
4. Wipe down the window frame and door frame.
5. Wash hard-to-reach areas behind radiators.
6. Wash the floor and baseboards.
7. Ventilation of the room.

If there are sections of wallpaper in the room that are detached from the walls, then ticks can hide behind them. Therefore, if possible, you should put a “patch” or glue them.

Additional funds

To achieve the best effect, you should use not plain water, but solutions of chemicals and improvised means, or essential oils. They have disinfecting properties, which is necessary when living near dust mites. For example, you can use:

1. Bleach. Today, chlorine solution can be bought at any hardware store or supermarket department: it is present in the popular “Whiteness” or ACE bleach. To prepare a liquid for cleaning premises, you should dilute a little chlorine-containing product in a bucket of water, and then mix the solution well. In addition, you can purchase bleach directly in powder form, and then dilute it according to the instructions. Such liquids are traditionally used to disinfect premises for various purposes, including medical ones. The only drawback of bleach is the pungent odor, so the apartment will have to be ventilated after using it. Also, when cleaning, you need to work with gloves to protect your hands.
2. Solutions of soda or salt. These products are available in every home, and they are very inexpensive, so their use is accessible to everyone. Other advantages are safety for people and pets, as well as the absence of any odor. The optimal “recipe” for preparing a working solution is 1 handful of salt or soda per 10 liter bucket of water. If you overdo it, then after cleaning, unsightly white stains will remain on the floor and surfaces.
3. Other chemicals intended for disinfection: for example, Sanox.
4. Essential oils (lemon, lavender, wormwood). They are of natural origin and produce a good disinfectant effect. Due to their safety, they are quite versatile, although in rare cases they can cause allergies or headaches in those who cannot stand the smell of these plants. The aroma usually remains in the room for 1–2 days.

These products are recommended to be used not only for cleaning floors, but also for treating hard surfaces of furniture, cornices, chandeliers, etc. If the surface of an object often comes into contact with human skin (for example, a desktop), then it should be treated with a solution of “folk” products (salt, soda and essential oil), or after treatment with chemicals, wipe with a damp cloth after a while. Chemicals may cause an allergic reaction on the skin.

You can also use technology to combat domestic ticks. For example, an air purifier or a vacuum cleaner with an aqua filter.

Processing of household items and clothing

Soft toys, bedspreads, mattresses, clothes, etc. collect a lot of dust, so they are also a haven for mites. They are processed like this:

1. Everything that can be washed in hot water goes into the washing machine. There are special acaricide additives with anti-allergenic effects.
2. After the items have dried, they should be ironed at high temperature.
3. All carpets, mattresses, blankets and rugs are taken outside and beaten well. They are then left outdoors for several hours. This is especially effective in summer and winter, because ticks are afraid of high and low temperatures.
4. One option is irradiation with an ultraviolet lamp.

You can also spray things with special sprays with a natural composition. It is not recommended to use toxic pesticides, because household members will come into contact with them. The exception is floor coverings - special sprays and aerosols with an acaricidal effect have been produced for them.

Furniture processing

The hard surface of furniture - shelves, tables, cabinets - is wiped of dust with a damp cloth. It is advisable to moisten it with a solution that produces a disinfectant effect.

If you are treating furniture with doors or drawers, then they need to be opened (pull out) to thoroughly dry and ventilate.

Things are more difficult with soft surfaces. There are few ways to get rid of ticks in a sofa. It is not advisable to wet such furniture, because it will take a very long time to dry and mold may develop. The use of chemicals is also not recommended. Therefore, the optimal way to treat beds, sofas and armchairs is to use an aerosol and spray with a natural composition. The hard case can be treated with a disinfectant solution. Before cleaning, you need to go over the surface of the sofa with a dust beater.

Traditional methods for getting rid of dust mites

Methods from improvised means can be used in combination with other methods. This includes cleaning, airing, and washing.

REFERENCE! Homemade remedies reduce the number of parasites or repel them.

1. During the cleaning process, you need to add salt and soda to the water. The solution should be used to wipe all surfaces, furniture, and floors. Consumption: 1 tablespoon of salt and soda per 10 liters of water. If you increase the consumption, a white coating may remain on the surfaces. Use during every wet cleaning, about once a week or more often.
2. When getting rid of dust, you need to add essential oils to the water, for example, chamomile, lavender, geranium, orange, rosemary, and so on. The strong smell will repel ticks. Consumption: 5 drops of oil per 10 liters of water.
3. Plants can also help repel ticks. To do this, you need to grow geraniums and place bouquets of mint, lavender, lemon balm, and chamomile in the corners. The protection will remain in effect as long as the aroma remains, after which you need to replace them with fresh ones.

The means at hand help reduce the number of dust mites in the room and prevent their colonization. However, if you do not use other means, these methods will not be effective. It is necessary to do wet cleaning and ventilate the apartment, keep the house clean and wash things all the time.