Mattress Cleaning Los Angeles
Mattress Cleaning, Dust Mites and You
No matter who you are, no matter where you live, you never sleep alone.
But don’t panic…those sleeping with you are somewhat peaceful. And not really that noticeable, until the “Welcome” sign goes up and they start inviting a bunch of friends over. Once the invitation goes out, there can be hundreds of thousands that end up sharing your mattress!
Yes, we are speaking of dust mites, those super-tiny eight-legged creatures that live in every house and take up residence in virtually every pillow, mattress and other comfortable abodes in the world.
Commonly called the “house dust mite,” (there are a couple of different types known to inhabit various parts of the world) this little creature feeds on flakes of shed human and animal skin and known to be a cause of asthma and allergic reactions.
Dust mite feces contain a strong digestive enzyme that causes all kinds of breathing problems it’s actually believed to increase asthma symptoms— if there are enough of the creatures in your home.
Some people are very sensitive to dust mites, while others never have a reaction.
What can you do?
First of all, like we already said, don’t panic. Dust mites are everywhere, and there’s nothing you can do about that.
What you can do is keep things clean. Dust mites reproduce quickly in mattresses, beddings, pillows and other areas because these absorbent items take up moisture, such as saliva, perspiration and blood, from body contact. Dust mites prefer those warm, moist environments created by sleeping bodies.
Besides moisture, they need food. Dust mites are like any living creature. They need to eat. The skin flakes, dander and other protein sources are food for dust mites, so regular vacuuming is smart, especially using one with HEPA filtering. And running an air cleaner in your home with HEPA filtering will help, too.
Professional carpet cleaning and mattress cleaning is a good investment for your home. Especially if you have had allergies. Deep cleaning all fabrics on a regular basis means you are taking food away from these unwanted guests. Logically, this equates to fewer dust mites coming over to party at your house.
So be a smart homeowner. Provide a healthier living for you and your family. Keep things clean and keep some of the pests away! Call us today, we are a mattress cleaning and professional carpet cleaning company. We can help.
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