Can drying quilts kill mites? What is the most effective way to get rid of mites? Teach you how to solve the mite problem in one go!

Seeing the change of seasons

Unexplained itching of the skin

Worse still, a rash may appear on the body.

Frequent eye discomfort, sneezing, runny nose

Coughing, breathing difficulties...

It's probably mites that are causing the problem!

This disgusting little guy

At least it makes you cry

It can make you hard to sleep

At this time, many people choose to change their bed sheets and quilts frequently.

Catch the good weather

I also take out the quilt to dry it in the sun to remove dust mites.

But found no

No matter how the quilt is exposed

Your symptoms may be slightly relieved

But it didn’t disappear completely

Many people often

Seeking medical advice repeatedly

Changing the sheets and drying the quilts are useless

Because we often say that drying quilts can kill mites

Actually it is not accurate!

Is it really useful to dry your quilt in the sun?

Mites are most afraid of high temperatures and dehydration. If the temperature exceeds 25-30℃, they will feel uncomfortable, and if the temperature exceeds 50℃, they will become mummies and die.

Mites are naturally afraid of the scorching sun.

Sunlight evaporates the moisture on the quilt. If the temperature reaches above 50°C for more than 10 minutes, dust mites can be killed.

But in spring, it is difficult to get the quilt to reach such a temperature. And the mites are very "smart" and will hide on the less hot side of the shady side.

Therefore, simply drying the quilt in the sun has limited effect on removing dust mites.

So, is the "sun smell" after the quilt has been dried in the sun the smell of burnt mites?

Studies have found that after fabrics are exposed to the sun, some new organic compounds such as aldehydes and ketones will appear, most of which have a pleasant smell.

In short, it is definitely not from the corpses of mites, don't worry~

Although mites cannot be driven away by the sun, it is still useful to expose them to the sun:

➤Inhibit the growth of mites: dry bedding means fewer mites.

➤Volatilize free formaldehyde and remove odor.

➤Drying can also restore the stretch and fluffiness of the bedding fibers, making them more warm.

Image source: Gaoding Design

How should we treat mites?

1. Use high temperature

Clean your bedding 1 to 2 times a week at 60°C, or use an electric iron to kill mites instantly with high temperature.

Drying on high in a dryer is also effective.

2. Ventilation and dehumidification

Mites like to breed in hot and humid environments, so you need to keep the room ventilated regularly. Air humidity below 60% will make it difficult for mites and mold to survive.

3. Reduce living space

It is best for you to give up the idea of ​​laying thick carpets in the bedroom, as they may become a paradise for mites.

Unless you vacuum and clean every day...

4. Smell repels insects

Because insects don't like the smell of spices such as garlic and peppercorns, putting four to five packets of peppercorns and a few cloves of garlic in the rice bucket can repel insects.

You can also put a clean wine bottle in the rice barrel, with the mouth of the bottle higher than the rice surface, and fill the bottle with 100 grams of white wine. The volatile ethanol in the wine has insecticidal and bactericidal effects, which can prevent insects.

Are mite removal machines really useful?

The biggest function of this type of machine is not ultraviolet light to kill mites.

Because mites will hide when they encounter ultraviolet rays, and the power of the machine is limited, it is difficult to kill mites with the small ultraviolet lamp on the mite removal device.

The most important function of a dust mite remover is to vacuum, which is the "food" that dust mites rely on for survival - human or animal dander, as well as the corpses of dust mites, excrement and other allergens.

People who are allergic to mites

It is recommended to use anti-mite fitted sheets and duvet covers made of special fabrics

But most importantly

Or keep the living environment dry and clean!

So friends

Are you going to prepare to dry your quilt?