October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020
Most people associate sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats with spring pollen, but fall can be just as bad for allergy symptoms. Before you reach for an over the counter medicine and a box of tissues, we are sharing some ways you can kill dust mites and improve the air quality in your home.
While flower and tree pollen are the main culprits for springtime allergy symptoms, fall allergies come from much different sources, including:
If you do find yourself suffering with allergy symptoms during the fall months, here are some simple, effective tips to minimize your discomfort both indoors and outdoors.
In addition to airborne allergens and pollutants listed above, dust mites are a known trigger for allergic reactions and rashes, but what are they? Dust mites are microscopic insects related to ticks, but instead of biting or burrowing into our skin, they feed on dead human skin cells that make up dust within the homes. They are most often found living in fabric, including bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpeting, and window coverings, where dead skin cells cling.
As dust mites devour skin cells, they release fecal pellets and body fragments which are the cause of indoor allergy symptoms and asthma attacks. Not only are they dangerous, mites are prevalent – studies have found that almost 80 percent of homes in the United States have detectable levels of dust mite allergens.
Dust mites thrive in damp environments because they absorb moisture through their skin, and they make their homes in fabric and upholstery. To eliminate dust mites, you need to eliminate favorable conditions which involves:
Your home should be a healthy haven, but dust, dander, and dust mites can leave you feeling anything but healthy. Fortunately, we can help. We offer a wide variety of indoor air quality improvement services to homes and businesses in South Raleigh, Garner, and the Triangle area. From air duct cleaning to prevent dust and debris from cycling through your home to inline media filtration devices and whole home dehumidifiers, we have everything you need to help you keep the air in your home clean and healthy. Give us a call today at (919) 679-9756 or fill out the form below to learn more.