Breathe Easier: What You Need to Know About Dust Mites and Asthma

With summer coming up it’s important to be aware of the definite increase in household pests, one of which are Dust Mites. Dust Mites are tiny, microscopic insects that are the main cause of dust allergies. People with sensitive airways, common allergies and asthma can be easily triggered by dust mites in their home.

Most Dust Mites in your home are found in bedding mattresses and box springs. Over 84% of homes have Dust Mites! And they are far too small to see with your eyes. Dust Mites feed on human skin cells and will thrive in a warm and humid setting. Naturally you will see more Dust Mite infestations start in the summer months, and last into winter before dropping off before spring.

Ongoing exposure to Dust Mites can be especially harmful for people with asthma, they can cause mild to severe asthma attacks. In milder cases you may notice a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.  And in severe cases you could suffer from persistent sneezing, coughing, congestion and facial pressure, and in sensitive individuals’ severe asthma attacks.

If you’re worried about Dust Mites in your home, there’s plenty of precautions you can take.

• Reduce Humidity- Keep your home under 50% humidity, use air conditioning and dehumidifiers to draw moisture out of the air.
• Dust regularly- Reduce the amount of dust and improve overall indoor air quality in your home. When dusting, use something that can trap and lock dust (like a damp washcloth or microfiber cloth) dust to reduce the amount of it that is stirred up when cleaning.
• Use a Dust Mite Killer or Preventative- Using a product that kills dust mites on contact or a laundry additive made to kill mites can be the quickest and most efficient way to get ride of your Dust Mite problem. Premo Mite Killer Spray or Premo Laundry Additive are great Non-Toxic options guaranteed to get rid of your mite problems.