Wash mite infested clothing or bedding in hot water at 130 degrees to kill mites.
Instructions. Wash mite infested clothing or bedding in hot water. Regular washing does not kill dust mites; laundry must be washed at 130 degrees to kill mites. Many home washers do not reach this temperature. Turn up the temperature of your hot water heater or visit a public laundry mart to wash your clothes. 1 If bedding can't be washed hot, put the items in the dryer for at least 15 minutes at a temperature above 130 F (54.4 C) to kill the mites. 2  Then wash and dry the bedding to remove allergens. 3  Freezing nonwashable items for 24 hours also can kill dust mites, but this won't remove the allergens. 4  Keep humidity low. For anyone with allergies or asthma it is important to select linens that can withstand frequent washing. If you have a dust mite problem in your home, bedding-sheets, blankets and bed covers-should be washed weekly in hot water (130-140 degrees F.) to kill the mites. Cold water will not always remove the allergens. If you have a dust mite problem in your home, bedding-sheets, blankets and bed covers-should be washed weekly in hot water (130-140 degrees F.) to kill the mites. House dust mites are tiny creatures, about a quarter of a millimetre long. They live off human skin scales which have been partially digested by moulds and thrive in humid environments. Mites are found in bedding, carpets, soft furnishings and clothing. To soak clothing in wash tubs or washing machines, try our Vet’s Choice Concentrate. This product was originally designed to add to bath water for pets who are infested with fleas, ticks or mites. Since the concentrate contains 90% cedar oil, it should not be used full strength on skin.
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