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‘Suitable for allergy sufferers’ - There is no better defense against dust mites & allergens than a tailor-made treatment plan from Johnson Group
Avoidance of dust mites and their allergens is the best course of action for those with dust mite allergies. The use of suitable bedding that acts as a barrier to the dust mite and its allergens is a good first step. The bedding should also be breathable and be able to withstand frequent washing.
A home allergen reduction plan has been recognized as being an essential part to the management of asthma symptoms. In particular, the home environment should be considered like proper vacuuming and use of air purifier etc.
Innovative Devices
Miele Dust mite & Allergen Vacuum Cleaner and Brundle® Steaming Systems (Non-chemical measures are particularly useful in dealing with mites or allergens associated with beds, bedding, stuffed toys & carpets)
Miele Dust mite & Allergen Vacuum Cleaner
Protect your family from allergic reactions like asthma, bronchitis, eczema, sneeze & itchy skin
 
“Excellent Air Hygiene” proven by DMT
“Suitable for allergy sufferers” proven by TÜV
The first to comply with HEPA Class 12 as a complete system (EN 1822)
The only system approved to be used in the hospitals (BS 5415)
Designed for families require high sanitary or allergy sufferers
Developed together with German Allergy and Asthma Society (DAAB), the core technology of Dust mite & Allergen Systems is a complete HEPA Class 12 vacuum cleaner made by Miele.
The results (acc. to the European standard for filtration systems EN 1822 & British Standard BS 5415) demonstrated that this filter system rids air of more than 99.5% of all particles 0.3 microns in size like dust mites, bacteria and allergens from your mattresses, sofas, stuffed toys & carpets/rugs etc.
Consequently, Miele is able to carry the official ‘Excellent air hygiene’ seal of approval. This approves HEPA 12 certification for the whole vacuum cleaner not just the filter alone.
Furthermore, the systems were intensively tested regarding the efficiency in terms of dust, bacteria and odour retention at the world-renowned TÜV Institute in Germany and resulting in the official ‘Suitable for allergy sufferers’ seal of approval.
 
Miele vacuum V.s. Water filtered vacuum
(Fine and ultrafine particles are present in greater numbers and have greater surface area than larger particles of the same mass, and they are generally considered to be more toxic)
Miele vacuum guarantees clean air discharge and does not place an additional burden on the respiratory tracts of allergy sufferers. Unlike those water filtered vacuums which have been proven to dissolve allergen, then emit them through a mist into the air during vacuuming. The emission will also increase the chance and lengthen the survival time of bacteria and viruses etc.
Particles drawn in should not re-enter the air; the right filtration system is key
Our Home Sanitizing Professionals will help you to find the IAQ level at your home, and also the no, of particlu being emitted from your existing vacuums. You'll then be amazed by the excellent perfomance of Mile's systems.
Kanomax Laser Particle Counter
The Rainbow Vacuum Does Not Work rainbow will not tell you (ConsumerReporter)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RveYYGg6hzU
Miele is proven works well in trapping fine & ultrafine particles
With the help of the Laser Particle Counter, you can really see the difference between Miele vacuums and Water filtered vacuums. Typically, you'll see there are 20-50 particles (less than 0.3µm in size) out of 100,000-130,000 particles in the air are emitted after passing through the Miele filtration system. What happens to water filtered vacuums are ~50,000-150,000 particles (less than 0.3µm in size) out of 120,000 particles in the air are emitted.
Miele is the First to Comply HEPA Class 12 as a Complete Systems
All vacuum cleaners produce exhaust air, which passes through a filter before it leaves the cleaner. If the filter is inefficient, the expelled air can redistribute particles like allergens & bacteria back into the room.
Because Miele cleaners have excellent HEPA Class 12 filtration throughout the system – from the HyClean dustbag to the motor and exhaust filters – they can pick up particles as small as dust mite faeces and tobacco smoke so the air that leaves the cleaner is cleaner than the air in the room to start with. Therefore, Miele Systems is particularly suitable for families required high sanitary or allergy sufferers.
Allergotec sensor floorhead- let you know the beddings are free from dust mites & allergens (fine and ultafine particulate matter)
The technology is initially developed by NASA of the US to detect the dust particles in the space. Patented by Miele, the Allergotec sensor technology can measure the intensity of the particles vacuumed and uses a traffic light system to tell you when the beddings and carpets/rugs are perfectly cleaned.
HyClean Dustbag- you will never come in contact with allergens & dirts
Miele's HyClean dustbag sets new standards for filtration, dust absorption, hygiene and safety. Made from a special fleece consisting of 9 layers it retains more fine dust and small particles than a conventional dustbag.
Together with the motor protection and exhaust air filters it forms part of the 12 stage Miele Air Clean filter system which ensures clean exhaust air.
Remove allergens that trigger IgE - Miele Systems can deep clean your mattresses and rugs
Millions of microscopic dust mites have made a home for themselves in your mattress and are feeding on the skin flakes we shed every night. These dust mites have been medically proven to trigger a whole host of allergic reactions, like asthma, bronchitis, eczema and more. It doesn’t matter how new a mattress is, how often you change the sheets, mattress cover, or even if you take the time to vacuum it once in a while, which is pretty much a waste of time against these deeply embedded foes. Even the so-called hypoallergenic mattresses are not immune.
Brundle® (Swiss made) Steaming Systems is another alternative that can be employed effectively as a control option. The unit reaches temperatures above 100℃ and is more than sufficient to kill bugs upon contact. Besides, the use of steam unit is commonly adopted to remove breeding sources.
 
Vibra-Vac Carpet Extraction Systems
Regular steam cleaning of your carpet/rug ensures a more presentable appearance. Our service aims to eradicate the germs and bugs within the carpet, make the carpet more hygienic, back to true color and extend carpets' life.
 
UVP® Ultraviolet Systems
UVP® system belongs to the shortwave group of ultraviolet light (254nm). Its germicidal effects is ablr to deactivate the DNA of dust mites, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their ability to multiply and cause disease.
Quality Materials
In keeping our words "Reducing any unnecessary use of toxic chemical to further reduce the impact to the rest of environment". Our Home Sanitizing Specialists have hand-selected plant-based and inorganic-based solutions for you to choose from.
The Acarex® Test
The Acarex® test is a "dip stick test" which indicates the contamination by house dust mites in dust sample with a color reaction. All we need is a few minutes of your times so that we can perform the free test. There is no need to remove the mattress from the frame, all we require is a small, exposed corner. You’ll be amazed at what we’re going to find. Next, we’ll take this collected sediment and perform a simple allergen test, which will enable you to see the level of contamination that exists, all in an easy to read, color-coded format (The Acarex Test).
The Acarex® test is an easy, rapid and cost-effective means of assessing exposure to house dust mites. ACAREX ® -Test is the first and the only test allowing to detect and evaluate the dust mites contamination, without the assistance of a laboratory. This test is well-known, used frequently and fully validated by the scientific and medical circles.
 
AllerSafe®
AllerSafe® product line as a natural progression to "Safely Cleaning Planet Earth". AllerSafe® Anti-Allergen products bring the allergy sufferer a new level of effectiveness without toxic or hazardous chemistries.
The AllerSafe® product formulations are comprised solely from renewable plant-based resources including additives derived from elemental rock and seed extracts.
AllerSafe® products are
- Non-toxic
- Non-flammable
- Non-carcinogenic
- Readily biodegradable
- Derived from renewable resources
- Safe to use, store and dispose of
 
Particles and Your Health (The Minnesota Department of Health)
What is particulate matter?
Particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles that are suspended in air. These particles typically consist of a mixture of inorganic and organic chemicals, including carbon, sulfates, nitrates, metals, acids, and semi-volatile compounds.
The size of PM in air ranges from approximately 0.005 to 100 micrometers (µm) in diameter -- the size of just a few atoms to about the thickness of a human hair. Researchers have defined size categories for these particles differently. For the purposes of this fact sheet, PM is defined by three general categories commonly used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA): coarse (10 to 2.5 µm), fine (2.5 µm or smaller), and ultrafine (0.1 µm or smaller).
Research suggests that particle size is an important factor that influences how particles deposit in the respiratory tract and affect human health. Coarse particles are deposited almost exclusively in the nose and throat; whereas, fine and ultrafine particles generally are able to penetrate to deep areas of the lung. Fine and ultrafine particles are present in greater numbers and have greater surface area than larger particles of the same mass, and they are generally considered to be more toxic.
How can particulate matter affect my health?
Over the past fifteen years an increasing number of studies have reported associations between the levels of PM in the air and adverse respiratory and cardiovascular effects in people (e.g., increases in daily mortality, illness, hospital admissions and emergency room visits). Scientists have observed these associations even at relatively low ambient levels that are prevalent in the U.S. and Western Europe. Research is currently underway to better understand the nature of the relationship between PM and disease - especially how PM affects human health.
The health effects of PM are likely to depend on several factors, including the size and composition of the particles, the level and duration of exposure, and age and sensitivity of the exposed person. Symptoms of exposure may include a sore throat, persistent cough, burning eyes, wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness of chest, and chest pain. PM may also trigger asthma or may lead to premature death, particularly in the elderly who have preexisting cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
More Information
Dust mites (Pyroglyphidae) are in various parts of the world and in large quantities too. Studies of house dust mite was initiated in 1962 and leading to 2 doctoral theses. Since then, many research institutes have look into dust mite problems.
The size of a dust mite is about 0.5mm which is invisible to the naked eye. Temperature of 20 to 30∘Celsius and humidity of about 70% are an ideal environment for dust mites. Altitude of more than 1,200 meters above sea level, temperature above 60∘Celsius and below 4∘Celsius plus dry air are fatal to dust mites.
Dust mite's life span is 60 to 150 days and a female dust mite can lay about 300 eggs. Dry skin flakes from humans are food for the dust mites and it can be very small. On average, a person looses 1.5 grams of dry skin flakes per day, which is 1/2 kg per year. People with psoriasis loose many times more. 1gram of dust can have about 2,500 dust mites.
Dust mite produce 200 times it's body weight in feces. At first, the feces stick to the fabric fibers as small-coated ball mucus. Later, it will decompose to fine powder like dust.
Mattress Mattress is an ideal home for dust mites because of temperature, humidity and food. A mattress can have more than a million dust mites. Dust mites do not bite or harm humans but dust mitesˇ feces are harmful. Scientific evidence shows dust mitesˇ feces cause allergies and other health problems such as red eyes, asthma, allergy itchy skin and others.
Large amounts of dry skin flakes are in the mattress and grow bacteria. Salts from people's perspiration are also in the mattress. That causes the bed room odor. So a mattress has dry skin flakes, salt from perspiration, dust, dust mites' feces and other things inside which make the mattress the dirtiest thing closes to our body.
See some interesting animations about dust mite
(sources: House Dust Mite.org)
  
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