House Dust Mite Removal (mattress, sofa and carpet)

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House dust mites are found in most homes. They are microscopic, eight-legged creatures closely associated with us, but they are not parasitic and do not bite. They don't burrow under the skin, like scabies mites or live in skin follicles, like skin follicle mites.

The concern about dust mites is people are allergic to them. Symptoms associated with dust mite allergies include sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, nasal stuffiness, runny nose, stuffy ears, respiratory problems, eczema and (in severe cases) asthma. Many people notice these symptoms when they stir dust during cleaning activities. But, dust also contains other allergens, including cat and dog dander, cigarette ash, cockroach droppings, mold spores and pollen.

The dust mite allergen is their tiny feces and body fragments which are components of dust. These particles are so small they can become airborne and inhaled when dust is disturbed.

Growth

	Mites are so small they are virtually invisible without magnification.
	Female mites lay cream-colored eggs coated with a sticky substance so eggs will cling to the substrate.
	Mites have two distinct immature stages. Under optimal conditions, the entire life cycle from egg to adult takes three-four weeks.
	House dust mites feed on human skin scales, pollen, fungi, bacteria and animal dander. Dust mites do not drink free water, but absorb water from the air and the environment.
	Mites need very warm temperatures (75-80 degrees F) and high humidity levels -- 70-80 percent relative humidity.
	Humans continually shed skin and lose about 1/5 ounce of dead skin each week. We also spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so high levels of dust mites are often associated with the bedroom, especially bedding and the mattress. Dust mites also eat animal dander so allergens will be plentiful in areas where family pets sleep.

Dealing with your Allergy

To eliminate dust mite allergens, first, take actions to reduce dust mite populations and second, reduce exposure to dust.

LOWER HUMIDITY -- Reduce humidity levels to less than 50 percent inside your home, especially in the bedroom. This isn't hard to do in the winter, but can be a challenge  during summer months, especially in homes without air conditioning. Studies have shown air-conditioned homes have ten times fewer dust mite allergens than non-air-conditioned homes. In addition to cooling the house, air conditioning reduces the humidity dust mites need to thrive. A study has shown using an electric blanket for eight hours each day reduced dust mites by 50 percent in one month.

AVOID FURRY OR FEATHERED PETS -- Pets with fur or feathers contribute to the dander in the dust and increase food source for mites. If you are a pet lover, locate their sleeping quarters as far from yours as possible and furnish their sleeping area so it can be cleaned easily. Hardwood or vinyl floors with washable area rugs are ideal.

REDUCING AIR INFILTRATION -- Airing out the house with open windows allows entry of pollen, which is another allergen as well as food for dust mites. In some climates, incoming air may be humid, which promotes dust mites.

CLEANING/HEAT TREATMENTS -- Wash all bedding weekly. Research has shown laundering with any detergent in warm water (77 degrees F) removes nearly all dust mite and cat allergen from bedding. If you cannot launder blankets, dry clean them once a year. Shampoo, steam clean or beat non-washable carpets once a year.

SELECT APPROPRIATE FURNISHINGS -- Avoid overstuffed furniture because it collects dust. Also avoid wool fabrics/rugs because wool sheds particles and is eaten by other insects. Use washable curtains and rugs instead of wall-to-wall carpeting. If you cannot replace carpeting, have it steam cleaned at least once a year, springtime is best. This will prevent a build up of dust mites feeding on skin cells in the carpet during the summertime. Enclose mattresses and pillows in plastic to decrease mite populations in the bed. Replace feather pillows with synthetic ones.

Management

Eliminating dust from the environment is important in reducing allergens in sensitive people.

VACUUMING -- The most important tool for managing house dust and dust mites is the vacuum cleaner. Regular, thorough vacuuming of carpets, furniture, textiles and other home furnishings such as draperies will help keep dust mite populations low. Vacuums with a water filter are preferable to those with a disposable paper bag because a water vacuum removes a greater range of particle sizes than paper-bag types. There are vacuums with highly efficient filters (HEPA) designed for use by people with allergies to dust. It is better to vacuum thoroughly once a week rather than lightly on a daily basis. Vacuum mattresses and padded furniture thoroughly; 20 minutes for each mattress is not too long.

DUSTING -- Dust furniture before you vacuum so the dust has time to settle on the floor, where it can be picked up by the vacuum. Do not scatter dust. Instead, dust with a damp cloth rather than dry dusting. Spraying furniture polish/dusting liquid directly on surface reduces airborne particles by 93 percent compared with dry dusting.

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Dust Mite Removal and Anti-microbial coating services

No pest is being found in your premises doesn't mean you don't need our professional services. Disinfect and clean  regularly can maximize the protection for you and your family. Dust Mite Removal Service can also reduce your family members from getting Eczema, Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis.

1. Sofa and Mattresses – kill dust mite and clean its droppings by Rusca® Cleaning Machine

2. Carpet - kill dust mite and clean its droppings by Rusca® Cleaning Machine

3. Apply Megastar Bioshield® Anti-microbial agent to all treated surfaces

Non hazardous coating

Megastar Bioshield® Anti-microbial agent

EPA registered, tested and approved by Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre. The agent is an clear, flat coating which air dries rapidly to give a transparent film. This coating is specially designed to protect surfaces from microbiological contamination by killing microorganisms that come into contact with the film.

Rusca- UVC Dust Mite Cleaning Machine

As many as a million or more dust mites inside the mattress, dust mites’ feces are also more. This is where health problems come in. Some people might not have allergy but over the years, allergy might be there. Once an allergy has developed, the person will have the allergy for life. Many medical reports confirmed dust mites’ feces harm humans. Asthma Society and Allergy Associations all over the world also confirm it. The size of a dust mite is about 0.5mm which is invisible to the naked eye. They produce 200 times its 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.

Rusca Cleaning Machine comes with UVC light, rotating brush and adjustable direct vacuum head. During cleaning, UVC lights pass through the fabrics because of holes and it kills bacteria, virus, ticks, bugs, spores and dust mites (UVC can destroy their DNA but leave no contaminates). There is no suction hose and with direct vacuum head, the suction power is much stronger compare to other vacuum cleaners. All particles will be trap inside the HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter and will not fly around.

Rusca dust mite cleaning machine, equipped with UVC and super vacuum power, able to kill and remove dust mites and their droppings

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 mites’ feces are harmful. Scientific evidence shows dust mites’ 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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