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.
Allergies occur in every one in five Australians. It results, in part, from the release of irritant chemicals, such as histamine, into the body’s tissues. The result is hay fever, asthma, food allergy or hives. What causes allergy symptoms? Underneath the lining of the skin, gut, lungs, nose and eyes are mast cells. These are […]
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Reducing the level of dust mite in the bedroom can be achieved by replacing old mattresses and increasing a room’s ventilation, according to a new study. The study looked to determine the distribution of two common house dust mites and what conditions would affect the level of those allergens in each home. It found important
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Silk There are no known allergies towards silk… it is literally 100% allergy-free! Why? The dustmite refuses to live in it. Silk is excreted from the silk worm gland and spinneret. No bug will live in another bug’s excretion! Silk is also the only fibre that is recognised to repel dust mites due to the
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Here are our easy top tips for dust mite control: washing sheets and pillow cases weekly in water hotter than 55oC covering mattress, pillow and quilt with resistant dust mite proof bedding specifically developed and tested to prevent dust mites entering, or leaving, the bedding. either throw out the old pillow or cover with dust
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Check out this close up and personal image of a house dust mite using a scanning electron micrograph at about 120 times magnification (Thanks to Allergen Control Services for taking this great shot). Dust mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae) are microscopic 8 legged members of the arachnid family (spiders and ticks) living in house
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