Dust Mites Faq's

Male dust mites are slightly smaller than females. They are whitish in colour and thus can only be seen in dust samples when they are moving on a dark background, or when suspended in the air in a ray of light. They have 8 legs, no eyes, no developed respiratory structures and by volume are mainly a walking stomach and respiratory system.
(Mites and Allergens, MADD 1, 1993).

There are three types of mites commonly found in homes. These include Storage Mites (Tyrophagus putrescentiae) which are found in food products, grain, and old books, and the Predatory Mites (Cheyletidae) which are larger and predate on domestic mites.

The House Dust Mites found in mattresses, bedding, carpets, upholstery, stuffed toys, and clothes, are the European house dust mite (D. pteronyssinus), and also the American house dust mite (Dermatophagoides farinae), their names literally mean "skin-eating mites."

The droppings of these mites are the most common trigger of reoccurring allergy and asthma symptoms, especially in humid conditions where dust mites tend to thrive. Each mite produces approximately 20 fecal pellets each day, which means approximately 2000 during its lifetime. The dust mite can get nourishment from its own droppings and may eat them up to three times over.

The average mattress has over 2 million dust mites

25% of the weight of your pillow is dead and living dust mites

Research shows that 45% of all homes (12 million homes in the UK, 44 million homes in the U.S.A.) have a very serious dust mite problem.

At best, normal vacuuming removes only 5% to 10% of dust mite populations.

Your body sheds millions of dead skin flakes and you perspire 75 ml of fluid while sleeping. A perfect diet for the hungry dust mite!

Dust mites love the humidity, warmth, and the safety mattresses bring.

Your mattress may contain more than 2 MILLION
of the tiny scavengers at one time!

House Dust Mites are found in places which provide a source of food and shelter along with adequate humidity. Mattresses and Soft Furnishings are perfect for their needs! The fibrous and cellular structure of these environments allows mites to cluster and reduce water loss. Dust mites live around three to four months each, and females lay 25 to 50 eggs every three weeks!

**Soft furnishings...
House dust mites and harmful bacteria are not restricted to the mattress! These contaminants  can be found in pillows, duvets, all types of carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, including futons, beds & chairs, bunk beds, pullout sofas, window curtains, window blinds, and soft toys. See Services & Specials

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