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The Environmental Protection Agency has consistently ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. These pollutants include dust mites, pet dander and cockroach allergens. These indoor pollutants act as triggers for asthma and other respiratory ailments.
Over 40 million Americans suffer from allergies due to these pollutants. Children are the most at risk, as their lungs are still in the developmental stage. Dust mites are the #1 indoor allergen source. Dust mites feed on tiny flakes of shed human skin cells. Each year the average adult sheds about 2 pounds of skin feeding millions of dust mites! But the problem mostly lies in the protein found in their feces.
The fecal matter is lighter than air and becomes airborne when disturbed by activity like fluffing pillows and tossing and turning during the night. About 60 percent of mites in the home are found in the mattress, and we spend one third of our life in bed. To effectively control dust mite allergens, the mattress should be regularly cleaned. Don`t forget the pillows. An old pillow can contain up to 20 percent of its weight in dead dust mites, dust mite body parts and theirfecal matter.
Over 40 million Americans suffer from allergies due to these pollutants. Children are the most at risk, as their lungs are still in the developmental stage. Dust mites are the #1 indoor allergen source. Dust mites feed on tiny flakes of shed human skin cells. Each year the average adult sheds about 2 pounds of skin feeding millions of dust mites! But the problem mostly lies in the protein found in their feces.
The fecal matter is lighter than air and becomes airborne when disturbed by activity like fluffing pillows and tossing and turning during the night. About 60 percent of mites in the home are found in the mattress, and we spend one third of our life in bed. To effectively control dust mite allergens, the mattress should be regularly cleaned. Don`t forget the pillows. An old pillow can contain up to 20 percent of its weight in dead dust mites, dust mite body parts and theirfecal matter.