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frequent vacuuming with a HEPA filter vacuum, washing bedding and seat covers weekly in hot water, reducing humidity with a dehumidifier, and using an air purifier with a HEPA filter. Keep the cabin clean to prevent dust buildup and use dust mite covers on bedding and mattresses to create a barrier.
Cleaning and maintenance
Dust mites are not insects but are more closely related to spiders and ticks. They are microscopic and feed mostly on dead skin. They infest beds and carpets by the tens of
millions, and there can be as many as 1,000 mites in one gram of dust. Dust mites are harmless to most people. They don't carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions in asthmatics and others who are allergic to their feces. Dust mites are
second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions. They are a major problem because they can cause some wheezing, itching, other aller- gic reactions, and possibly asthma. Dust mites are considered to be the most common
cause of asthma and allergic symptoms worldwide. Dust mites are everywhere in your home, in your carpet, the clothes in your closet, your couches, and even in your bed. The presence of house dust mites does not indicate a lack of cleanliness. The enzymes they produce can be smelled most strongly in full
vacuum cleaner bags. The dust mite is very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye. It does not have eyes, or an organized breathing system. They are unable to drink and live between 90-120 days. The dust mite can leave up to twenty droppings a day. The dust mite has the ability to receive nourishment from its own droppings. The ideal breeding environment for
dust mites are warm, damp and dark places. The average life cycle for a male dust mite is 20 to 30 days, while a mated female dust mite can live for 10 weeks, laying 60 to 100 eggs in the last 5 weeks of her life. In a 10 week life span, a dust mite will produce approximately 2000 fecal particles and an even
larger number of partially digested enzyme-infested dust particles. It is possible to see a dust mite under a magnifying glass, when the subject is well lit and placed on a black background. A typical house dust mite measures 420 microns in length and 250 to 320 microns wide. Both male and female adult house dust mites are globular in shape and are creamy white. Larval and post-larval stages of house dust mites have eight legs. Dust mites can be transported airborne by the minor air currents gener-
ated by normal household activities. The good news is that dust mites, and other airborne allergens in the home such as pollen, pet dander, and various gaseous chemicals, can be effectively controlled through proper air purification. True medical-grade HEPA filtration is the most effective means of controlling household allergens, removing 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in size and larger (dust mite feces average 0.3 to 10 microns in size). For many, relief from symptoms can begin as little as 24 hours after the purchase and installation of a high
quality HEPA air cleaner.
frequent vacuuming with a HEPA filter vacuum, washing bedding and seat covers weekly in hot water, reducing humidity with a dehumidifier, and using an air purifier with a HEPA filter. Keep the cabin clean to prevent dust buildup and use dust mite covers on bedding and mattresses to create a barrier.
Cleaning and maintenance
- Vacuum regularly: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to capture dust mites and allergens from all surfaces, including floors, seats, and mattresses. Use attachments to reach tight spaces and clean the vacuum itself regularly.
- Wash all fabrics: Wash bedding, seat covers, and floor mats weekly in hot water (
- Use covers: Cover mattresses and pillows with allergen-proof, dust mite-proof covers to create a physical barrier.
- Wipe surfaces: Regularly wipe down the dashboard and other surfaces with soap and water or disinfectant wipes.
- Steam clean: For deeper cleaning, steam clean carpets and upholstery.
- Maintain the HVAC: Ensure your truck's HVAC system is in good working order, as a properly functioning system circulates fresh, filtered air. Change cabin air filters regularly.
- Reduce humidity: Dust mites thrive in moist environments. Use a dehumidifier and crack a window when possible to maintain a dry cabin, as dust mites absorb moisture from the air and cannot survive in dry conditions.
- Use an air purifier: A portable air purifier with a HEPA filter can capture small particles and allergens from the air, improving overall air quality in the cabin.
- Consider desiccants: Products containing desiccants can help dry out the environment and kill dust mites.
- Limit clutter: Less clutter means fewer places for dust to accumulate.
- Consider professional cleaning: Professional truck-mounted cleaning systems can be more effective than some DIY methods for deep cleaning the truck's ductwork.
Dust mites are not insects but are more closely related to spiders and ticks. They are microscopic and feed mostly on dead skin. They infest beds and carpets by the tens of
millions, and there can be as many as 1,000 mites in one gram of dust. Dust mites are harmless to most people. They don't carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions in asthmatics and others who are allergic to their feces. Dust mites are
second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions. They are a major problem because they can cause some wheezing, itching, other aller- gic reactions, and possibly asthma. Dust mites are considered to be the most common
cause of asthma and allergic symptoms worldwide. Dust mites are everywhere in your home, in your carpet, the clothes in your closet, your couches, and even in your bed. The presence of house dust mites does not indicate a lack of cleanliness. The enzymes they produce can be smelled most strongly in full
vacuum cleaner bags. The dust mite is very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye. It does not have eyes, or an organized breathing system. They are unable to drink and live between 90-120 days. The dust mite can leave up to twenty droppings a day. The dust mite has the ability to receive nourishment from its own droppings. The ideal breeding environment for
dust mites are warm, damp and dark places. The average life cycle for a male dust mite is 20 to 30 days, while a mated female dust mite can live for 10 weeks, laying 60 to 100 eggs in the last 5 weeks of her life. In a 10 week life span, a dust mite will produce approximately 2000 fecal particles and an even
larger number of partially digested enzyme-infested dust particles. It is possible to see a dust mite under a magnifying glass, when the subject is well lit and placed on a black background. A typical house dust mite measures 420 microns in length and 250 to 320 microns wide. Both male and female adult house dust mites are globular in shape and are creamy white. Larval and post-larval stages of house dust mites have eight legs. Dust mites can be transported airborne by the minor air currents gener-
ated by normal household activities. The good news is that dust mites, and other airborne allergens in the home such as pollen, pet dander, and various gaseous chemicals, can be effectively controlled through proper air purification. True medical-grade HEPA filtration is the most effective means of controlling household allergens, removing 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in size and larger (dust mite feces average 0.3 to 10 microns in size). For many, relief from symptoms can begin as little as 24 hours after the purchase and installation of a high
quality HEPA air cleaner.