If you're allergic to dust mites, certain cleaning techniques greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which could improve your symptoms.
Reducing the number of dust mites in your home may mean that you'll need to try some new cleaning techniques. You may also need to change or remove furnishings that act as dust collectors. Water is often the secret to effective dust removal.
- Clean washable items, including throw rugs, often, using water hotter than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower temperatures will not kill dust mites.
- Clean washable items at a commercial establishment that uses high water temperature, if you cannot or do not want to set water temperature in your home at 130 degrees. (There is a danger of getting scalded if the water is more than 120 degrees.)
- Dust frequently with a damp cloth or oiled mop.