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Where do people go wrong with mite control?
Distressingly often, people with asthma or other allergies find out (or just suspect) that they are allergic to house dust mites, but then do precisely the wrong things.
This does not help. It wastes money and effort. Disillusionment is the result.
Here are some mistakes people have often made before they come to see us:
COMMON MISTAKE
WHAT TO DO
Mite control when you are not allergic to mites. Someone with expertise on allergies should check your history and other details. Skin tests or blood tests are useful. All this is not 100% reliable, and if the illness is serious you might want to try mite control anyway, but if there is not clear evidence of mite allergy, at least be aware of that.
The biggest and commonest mistake is to act first and inform yourself afterwards. There is a lot of misleading information about, much of it from people who are trying to sell you something. Get yourself informed thoroughly from an unbiased and reasonably reliable source before you spend money or effort.
Buying new carpets Get rid of carpets, especially in bedrooms.
Use mite-killing products Save the money for more effective measures. These products may have value in some special situations, but current evidence shows no value when they are used generally, as recommended by the sellers.
Buy expensive vacuum cleaner Check whether this should be your priority.
Check a good source independent of the manufacturer or seller: does the vacuum cleaner live up to its claims?
In the UK check with the British Allergy Foundation.
Buying new soft furniture with cloth upholstering Leather is the best covering for soft furniture.
Wait till you can afford it, or get less rather than compromising.
Covering the mattress only. Mattress, pillows and duvet (comforter) must all be covered. Experts think anything less is a waste of time.
Buying an air filter. These are of doubtful value for house dust mite allergy. Concentrate on denying the mites a home and on measures which will cause less dust in the air.