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Can preventing dust mites give us a new perspective on the bigger green picture? Well, sometimes nature provides us with a manageable microcosm of our landbase-one that could inspire us to apply the same logic and persistence to larger issues. In this case, I'm talking about the creepy-crawlies that likely sleep with you every night.
Dust mites are "Microscopic animals, related to spiders, that thrive in homes in beds and carpets and that are a major cause of asthma and allergic rhinitis. They eat microscopic moulds and skin dander, and then leave their droppings behind. These droppings are the source of the irritating and allergenic effects of the dust mite." According to the Environment, Health and Safety Online website, "a typical used mattress may have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million mites inside. Ten percent of the weight of a two year old pillow can be composed of dead mites and their droppings." This may or may not be strictly accurate but it's probably enough to get you wondering how to reduce the dist mite presence in your life.
The goal is dust control "One must reduce the concentration of dust borne allergens in the living environment by controlling both allergen production and the dust which serves to transport it."
The helpful folks at the Allergy Buyers Club offer ten steps to put you "in control of your dust mite challenge." From dust mite covers to dehumidifiers to hypoallerge
