Maureen Connor

As you settle down for a good night’s sleep the last thing you want to know is that your bedroom is infested with millions of tiny creatures who are extremely active while you sleep. Apart from their dirty, unhealthy habits, these critters can cause untold misery for anyone who suffers from asthma or allergies as they are a potent trigger for their attacks.

Dust Mites are found everywhere in the home but the bedroom is their favourite haunt and your bed in particular. They thrive in the perfect conditions that you provide for them, warmth, humidity and a regular supply of their favourite food, your dead skin cells. This is why the only way to guarantee a really healthy night’s sleep, is to get rid of dust mites, completely.

This is easier said than done, however, as these tenacious invaders are particularly difficult to evict and even when you do get rid of them, they can quickly and easily re-infest your bedroom. So, what can you do to combat these uninvited, unwanted “guests”? Well fortunately there a number of positive steps you can take to get rid of dust mites and prevent them re-invading your bedroom. Together, they will provide an effective defence against this extremely resourceful and persistent pest.

The following list highlights the most important ways that you can get rid of dust mites and prevent them returning so that you can be confident that you will indeed get a good night’s sleep.

o Choose hardwood and laminate flooring in place of heavy pile carpets
o Choose pillows and duvets that are filled with synthetic material and not feathers.
o Wipe surfaces with a clean, damp cloth, as dry dusting will help to spread the dust mites further
o Use a high filtration vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter to clean curtains, drapes, carpets (if fitted) and most importantly, the mattress.
o Wash bedding regularly at a temperature of 60

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