Despite all the prescribed and over-the-counter medications for allergies, there are a few ways to amend the symptoms. Controlling the environment of one’s domicile is an efficacious way to quell a dust mite allergy. Even though it is virtually impossible to completely eliminate all dust mites, there are several ways to impair their food supply to minimize their population.

The elimination of dust mites necessitates a myriad of rigorous cleaning practices. Particularly, the bedroom can be a sanctuary for such allergen bearing critters. In order to help ease allergy and asthma symptom, it is necessary to diminish the level of dust mite residue in one’s living quarters.

Use the following tips to control dust mites:

Change or clean all bedding (pillowcases, sheets, and blankets) a minimum of once a week. Wash sheets in water at a temperature of a minimum of 130 F

Weekly, vacuum and dust the house. Never use a dry rag; instead use a damp mop or cloth on hard floors and furnishings because moist cloths will not stir up dust mite residue.

Vacuum all upholsteries: (in example: sofas, carpets, window blinds, curtains and with a vacuum cleaner

Discard carpeting because it destroys a dust mite’s favorite haven to live in.

In situations where it a carpet is needed, substitute high-piles carpets with low-piles

Annually, carpets should be steamed with either a benzyl benzoate or a tannic acid to destroy dust mite residue. Beware certain chemicals may worsen the symptoms associated with allergies.

Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to diminish humidity in the air. With reduced humidity dust mites are unable to absorb air moisture; consequently, they shrivel and perish.