Dust mites are closely related to human health, but dust mites are tiny animals and there are also many species of dust mites. If a quilt is not exposed to sunlight for more than three months, there will be 6 million dust mites on it. Do you know how to remove dust mites from your quilt?
The Harm of Dust Mites to the Human Body
Dust mites easily parasitize on the delicate skin of the human body, and the bed is their breeding ground. The most direct harm of dust mites to the human body is damaging the skin, absorbing nutrients from the skin, stimulating skin deterioration, causing enlarged pores, accelerating the deposition of skin pigments, and leading to acne, pimples, and broken capillaries. They can also cause symptoms such as dry and brittle hair, excessive dandruff, and itchy scalp. With the horrifying nature of dust mites, how can we remove dust mites from the quilt?
Cover with Black Cloth and Sun-Dry the Quilt
Dust mites on the quilt are the cause of allergies in some people. You can cover the quilt with a black cloth that absorbs heat easily and expose it to the sun. Alternatively, you can put the quilt in a black bag and expose it to the sun. The high temperature generated after the black cloth absorbs heat can kill the dust mites and bacteria in the quilt.
Dry and Ventilate
Dust mites prefer a damp and mild environment. After waking up, the quilt should not be immediately folded. The side that comes into contact with the body should be turned over and spread out. Open the windows in the house to lower the temperature and humidity of the quilt through ventilation (dust mites cannot survive when the air humidity is below 60%). Keep the indoors dry, dust regularly, and prevent the breeding and growth of dust mites.
Frequent Sun-Drying and Washing
Dust mites are ubiquitous and particularly fond of cotton and linen fabrics. Therefore, it is important to keep the quilt clean. The quilt should be exposed to sunlight frequently, and the quilt cover should be changed and washed regularly. Put all quilt covers and bed sheets into water at 60 degrees Celsius for washing every month to kill the hidden dust mites. Quilts, bed covers, pillows, etc. that are not in use must be stored in dust-proof covers.
The Best Time for Sun-Drying the Quilt
The best time to sun-dry the quilt is from 10 am to 2 pm when the air is dry. In winter, it should be done by 1 pm as the quilt easily absorbs moisture and should be packed up as soon as possible. In addition, when sun-drying the quilt, try to avoid direct sunlight. You can cover it with a bed sheet, but remember to flip the quilt halfway through so that both sides can be evenly exposed to the sun.
