How to determine if there are mites in the bed?

Mites are a type of parasite that exists in large numbers in people's living environment. They are very harmful and can bring many inconveniences to people's lives. For example, mite infection can cause itchy, red and swollen skin on the patient. Although mites are creatures that are extremely difficult to detect with the naked eye, they exist in large numbers on people's foreheads, beds, and other parts of the body. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on solving this area. Let’s take a look at how to determine if there are mites in the bed?

How to determine whether the quilt has mites

There is no need to judge, there are usually mites in the quilt, it’s just a matter of more or less. Research has found that after just one month of use, a brand new quilt can contain millions of mites and bacteria. If tested again three months later, the number of mites and bacteria will have risen by another 30%! Half a year later, it increased by 50%! Therefore, experts recommend that a quilt that has been used for more than 5 years should definitely be discarded.

1. Ventilate frequently

Dust mites like humid, high temperature, cotton and linen fabrics and dusty environments. The temperature of 20~25℃ and relative humidity of 65%~80% are very suitable for the development and reproduction of dust mites. Therefore, dryness and frequent ventilation are the best weapons to eliminate them. In order to completely prevent and control the harm of mites in the home, you must open the doors and windows frequently to ensure ventilation and light transmission, especially when using air conditioning, you must pay more attention to indoor ventilation and air exchange.

Of course, if conditions permit, you can use high-tech building materials such as breathing houses or nanomaterials, which can inhibit the growth of mites and keep the indoor air pure by controlling the indoor air humidity.

2. Pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness

Dry your clothes frequently and clean your room regularly and keep it clean. Except for not being able to go up to the sky, mites can go everywhere, especially they like to make their homes on cotton and linen fabrics. Therefore, you must clean and dust your clothes regularly, and wash your bedding once every two weeks with hot water at about 50°C.

Dust mites are not a hygiene problem; they can be found in the cleanest rooms. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to clean the room regularly and keep it clean.

3. Change into pajamas before going to bed

When we go out, we are actually already contaminated with a lot of dust and mites. If we go directly to bed, we will undoubtedly bring the mites back into the quilt. We should have a set of home clothes at home and change into them as soon as we get home.