Explore dust mites, household dust and allergens in Australian homes. Learn where allergens accumulate, how they can affect indoor environments, and practical ways to reduce exposure through cleaning, bedding care, ventilation and everyday healthy home habits.
A new study suggests that bacteria, mould and dust found in older vacuum cleaners can pose health risks if they are not handled with caution. The study focused on several vacuum models and the dirt they retain, concluding that they can contain bacteria which can greatly affect your health. The study was conducted at the […]
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Dust mites and bed bugs are very different organisms and affect humans in very different ways. Dust mites are present in every room of every home, facilities such as hotels and nursing homes and just about any building; beg bugs are not. Dust mites are microscopic bugs that primarily live on dead skin cells shed
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People with dust mite allergies like asthma, eczema and hay fever are ready to go to any extent to get rid of dust mites from their houses. What are Dust Mites? Dust mites, commonly known as house dust mite, is a tiny bug which is a member of the spider and tick family. Your dead
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Do You … wake up in the morning, sneeze continuously, have that persistent runny and stuffy nose? look at yourself in the mirror and see dark circles under your eyes, your nose is itchy, subconsciously you are rubbing your sleeve over it? get ready for work, make your bed, only to feel wheezy and tight
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As the leaves change colour and fall, the dust mite population in your home could well be rising. Research from Sydney’s Woolcock Institute of Medical Research shows that dust mite levels can increase 2-3 times during late autumn, compared with summer levels. According to National Asthma Council Australia director, Dr Janet Rimmer, respiratory physician and
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The US Food and Drug Administration (2023) defines hypoallergenic cosmetics as goods whose producers maintain that they cause fewer allergic reactions than other cosmetics. Is it possible for consumers to think that these goods will be kinder to their skin than non-hypoallergenic cosmetics, both those with “normal” skin and those with hypersensitive skin? So what
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Some interesting facts and some tips about the control and numbers of the dust mite… Researchers from Insect and Research Development, United Kingdom, discovered that leaving the doona on the bed during the day can make a big difference, because it keeps moisture in the sheets and mattress. It’s best to leave the covers off,
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We spend about one third of our life in bed, and the more comfortable the mattress, the better we sleep. The phrase “Good night, sleep tight” may have history as far back as the Middle Ages. They slept on mattresses made of crossed ropes, strained over a wooden frame work, similar to a hammock. From
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As we enter the warmer months, symptoms to dust mite allergies are more noticeable because dust mite populations tend to increase during the spring and summer. The reason is the higher humidity. In the cooler months, dust mite numbers tend to remain stable and can even diminish as internal home heating makes the air much
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Dust Mite Allergies No one is sure what causes asthma and allergies, but we do know there are certain triggers. “The strongest risk factors for developing asthma are exposure to indoor allergens such as domestic mites in bedding, carpets, and stuffed furniture, cat dander and cockroach allergens.” – The USA National Institute of Health “The
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