Allergy to mites
Recommendations for reducing exposure to mites (several measures must be taken at the same time):
- Remove carpets, curtains and upholstered furniture, particularly in the bedroom
- Cover up the mattress and pillow with special mite-proof covers
- Frequently wash bed clothes with hot water (60ºC)
- Utilize dehumidifiers to maintain humidity below 50%
- Utilize a powerful vacuum cleaner with mite filters, keeping the windows open when vacuuming. Applying vacuum cleaners to mattresses or pillows is not efficient
Additional measures include the use of mite insecticides, although their utilization is limited due to their inability to penetrate tissues in which mites develop.
