How to dry quilts to remove mites

Mites can grow easily in both summer and winter, and they like to enter the oil layer of human skin, thereby damaging the skin and making it no longer smooth and elastic. In addition to the skin, mites can also be found on the quilts we use. So how do we remove mites by drying the quilts? Mites are afraid of high temperatures. The temperature for drying quilts must be over 50 degrees to effectively eliminate mites, so they must be exposed to the sun.

1. How to dry quilts to kill mites

How to completely get rid of mites on your quilt

Many families will hang their quilts out to dry in the sun, thinking that this will kill this annoying thing. However, quilts are usually exposed to the sun, so dust mites cannot be eradicated.

Put the quilts, clothes, or blankets you want to dry in the largest black garbage bag and tie it up. It must be black.

Then put it in the sun for 1-2 hours. The black color will absorb heat, and the temperature of the clothes and quilts in the bag will rise quickly, killing dust mites. Because mites will die at a high temperature of 50 degrees. It really works. Although we can't see it, those "hateful mites" are really dead!

2. How to remove bed mites

(1) Washing

In recent years, it has become very popular in Europe, the United States and other countries to use mattress covers, duvet covers and pillow covers made of a special material with microporous fabrics. The covers made of this material only allow water to enter and exit, but prevent mites from entering, which can reduce dust mites 100 times. This cover is much better than the plastic products used in the past. Although plastic is smooth, it is not permeable and can allow mold to grow.

Cover your mattress, duvet, and pillow with this special cover, wash it once a week or wipe it dry with a rag to prevent mites from accumulating on it, and then hang it in a ventilated place for a while to dry it completely, which can reduce dust mite contamination.

Bedding must be washed once a week, with the water temperature above 60℃ and soaking for 10 minutes is best, which can kill dust mites; 100℃ hot water can not only kill mites, but also kill all allergens related to dust mites; while cold water can only flush but not kill mites.

(2) Exposure

Bedding that cannot be washed, such as pillow cores, quilt mattresses, etc., should be exposed to sunlight and beaten frequently. If financial conditions permit, they should all be replaced every 2-5 years.

(3) Freezing

Cold and freezing can also kill mites. Dust mites cannot survive below 0℃; although dust mites can survive at 0-7℃, they are incapable of reproduction. Washed sheets, quilt covers, etc. can also be placed in plastic bags and placed in the refrigerator or freezer (if your refrigerator is large enough) overnight. This is also a good way to kill mites.

(4) Flat bed

If you or someone in your family is allergic to mites, you'd better choose a flat bed with a metal frame without any decoration. If it is a bunk bed (upper and lower bunks), people who are allergic to mites should sleep on the upper bunk.