More About Dust Mites
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Even in these uncertain times there are some things you can absolutely depend on, cold New England winters, election year promises and being let down by the Red Sox are a few that come to mind.  One other absolute that springs to mind is that we are not alone.  No, I’m not referring to some malevolent type of alien life form living among us, but rather the strange creatures that share our beds (please no spouse jokes). 

Dust Mites are one of natures most fascinating and annoying creatures.  Their ability to survive in virtually any climate, from tropical jungles to mountaintops is truly astounding, while their ability to cause allergic reactions from mildly irritated eyes to sever asthma attacks ranks them as a very serious threat to our health.  
 

Dust mites live by feeding off dead skin flakes, dander and other protein sources shed from both people and pets. As the name implies, where you find dust you will find dust mites. Dust mites are very prolific, with about 42,000 mites living in one ounce of dust. A typical 1500 square foot home will produce about 40 pounds of dust annually; given proper breeding conditions this can result in some 27,000,000-dust mites in your home - to say nothing of their droppings!

The house dust mite excrement is one of the most widespread allergen triggers for asthma, eczema and allergic nasal mucous membrane inflammations. Further research revealed this trigger is a microscopic protein found in the excrement of the dust mite.  The substance, now known as the allergen Der p1, is today recognized throughout the world as the major cause of the distressing symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, eczema and other dust sensitive conditions.

The house dust mite excrement is one of the most widespread allergen triggers for asthma, eczema and allergic nasal mucous membrane inflammations. Further research revealed this trigger is a microscopic protein found in the excrement of the dust mite.  The substance, now known as the allergen Der p1, is today recognized throughout the world as the major cause of the distressing symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, eczema and other dust sensitive conditions."

The reason dust mites are such a large health concern is due to the fact that their droppings are so small that they can become airborne quite easily, and then be inhaled deep into the lungs and cause allergic symptoms.  The highest concentration of dust mites can be found in the bedroom.  The mattress provides the perfect conditions for dust mite proliferation; the average mattress will contain several million dust mites. 

The reason dust mites are such a large health concern is due to the fact that their droppings are so small that they can become airborne quite easily, and then be inhaled deep into the lungs and cause allergic symptoms.  The highest concentration of dust mites can be found in the bedroom.  The mattress provides the perfect conditions for dust mite proliferation; the average mattress will contain several million dust mites. 

Most experts agree; removing dust mites from the home in general, and the bedroom area in particular, is one of the best ways to improve the overall health of your home.  Although it is impossible to remove all the dust mites from your home, their affect on the health and safety of the occupants can be minimized.  Regal Fabric Care offers the most comprehensive mattress cleaning and sanitizing services available.  We can clean your mattress using hypo-allergenic cleaning agents designed especially for people who are allergy suffers and sensitive to harsh chemicals.  Our cleaning agents do not contain solvents, perfumes, phosphates or any other hazardous materials and are derived from renewable plant source surfactants. 
 

For more information about how Regal Fabric Care can help improve your home’s indoor air quality through proper maintenance please feel free to contact us at 781-397-0425 or on the web at www.regalclean.com.

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