Health Tip: Getting Rid of Dust Mites

(HealthDay News) -- Dust mites can worsen allergies and asthma symptoms. But keeping your home clean can help keep dust mites at bay.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers these suggestions to help banish dust mites:

  • Wash all linens and bedding weekly in very hot water, and dry completely.
  • Protect mattresses and pillows with dust-proof covers.
  • Make sure all carpets and furniture are cleaned weekly with a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter.
  • Give children washable stuffed toys, and wash these items regularly in hot water.
  • Dust your home frequently with a damp cloth.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    What's Living On Baby's Skin Might Predict Childhood Eczema Risk

    Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use

    Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds

    Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

    Antibiotics Won't Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids

    Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk

    Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast

    The Flu Vaccine Can Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke — Even If You Wind Up Infected

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

    Children Should Get Flu Vaccine, Top Pediatrics Group Recommends

    Could a High-Dose Flu Shot Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk?