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House Dust Mite Allergy(2)
Eliminate as many soft furnishings as possible
Fewer soft toys - put them away in cupboards, wash them regularly or put them in a plastic bag in the freezer overnight.
Use airconditioner or dehumidifier in damp basements(humidity between 30 and 50%)
Improve ventilation - open windows for 30minutes twice a day and turn down the heating
Cover hot air vents with a filter
Bedroom
Vacuum around base of bed, padded headboard, under the bed
Mattress zippered waterproof covering to enclose the mattress (wipe once a week) covered by washable blanket for comfort
Duvet/Pillows synthetic material, wash every 6 weeks
Woollen blankets to be replaced with cotton cellular ones
Wash all bedding at 60 C or above
Living room
Lightweight washable curtains or replace with wipeable blinds
Ideally replace carpets with wooden or vinyl flooring or treat carpets every 4 to 6 months with a product like Acarosan (a dust mite killer) followed by vacuuming.
Ideally replace carpets with wooden or vinyl flooring or treat carpets every 4 to 6 months with a product like Acarosan (a dust mite killer) followed by vacuuming.
Children
Keep affected children out of the house during cleaning and for a further 2 hours
No furry toys in the bed
No bouncing on the bed
Shower before going to bed
No furry toys in the bed
No bouncing on the bed
Shower before going to bed
Animals
No pets in the bedroom at any time
