Dust mites, relative to spiders and tics, are microscopic creatures feeding on our dead skin cells continuously while we sleep. As tiny as they are, their waste and decaying dead is one of the number one causes of allergic asthma in the US.

Lurking in our mattresses and pillows these creatures thrive in the dark warm environment our beds provide. Since we spend roughly 1/3 of our day in bed their food source is always in abundance. So what can you do to protect yourself from allergic symptoms?

Now you can test for dust mite levels using a simple 10 minute test created by IAQ Singapore. The test is a simple as rubbing an area on your mattress for 60 seconds before applying the test solution. Wait 10 minutes and examine the area to see the semi-quantitative results.

Knowing the level of dust mites can assist you in your efforts for naturally controlling allergens in your home. If the levels are higher than usual you can do a detailed vacuum with a HEPA filter to reduce the amount of allergens lurking where you sleep.

This test can also come in handy when determining if you need to adjust the humidity levels in your home to discourage population growth. If the test results come in high there is a possibility that the humidity levels need to be reduced to help neutralize dust mite reproduction. If the results are low you can rest assured that your humidity levels are in a safe zone.

Regardless of what method you use to reduce dust mite allergens in your home the IAQ Singapore’s dust mite detection kit is an excellent companion to help monitor the population growth and prepare a plan of action to reduce allergens in the home.

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