Dust Mites

Dust Mites

The protein substances in the dust mite feces produces antibodies in allergic humans when the dust is inhaled or touches the skin. These antibodies trigger the release of histamines which cause nasal congestion, swelling and irritation of the upper respiratory passages.

Dust mites are very small creatures that live indoors in warm, moist places like the insides of pillows and mattresses and even carpets. These creatures are not the kind of bugs that you can spot, being invisible to the unaided eye. Their translucent bodies further hinder their visibility. Dust mites have no eyes or antennae, just eight legs and a mouth.

They feed off of dead skin cells that are shed from humans and pets, also called dander, they make their homes in mattresses, couches, and other frequently used furniture or carpeting. One square yard of your rug can contain as many as 100,000 dust mites. Your bed may be housing as many as 2 million. The dust mite favors a warm, almost moist surrounding, which is the condition of your mattress while you are sleeping on it.

They are microscopic and can not be seen without a microscopic lens. Unless you have an allergic reaction caused by the dust mite’s waste droppings, you’d probably never know they were there.

Though dust mites are not very dangerous, those with an allergic reaction to them will often experience itching, sneezing, and watering eyes. In severe cases they can trigger asthma attacks.

Many individuals who have indoor-allergies are actually allergic to the waste from dust mites. If you notice these symptoms, you should talk to your doctor or allergist.

Typical symptoms of an allergy to dust mites includes some or all of the following:

• Hay fever
• Watering eyes
• Runny nose
• Aching and ceasing muscles
• Asthma, difficulty breathing
• Infantile eczema

A doctor can use skin and blood tests to confirm a suspected dust mite allergy.

Step 1: We start by pre-vacuuming the carpet. 

Step 2: We pre-spray the carpet. By pre treating the carpet we allow the dirt and spills to loosen from the fibers. 

Step 3: We then agitate the fibers. This step separates the dirt and any spills from your carpets. 

Step 4: Finally, we rinse the carpet with only hot water up to 200 degrees. this will assure that the detergent, stains and any bacteria is rinsed thoroughly and there are no chemicals left in carpet. 

Deep Steam Cleaning for $39/Room (min 2 rooms). http://www.royascarpetcleaning.com
It's recommended for pet owners, heavy stains and clients with dust allerg

Useful Carpet Cleaning Tips

Vacuum cleaning is vital in maintaining your carpets' appearance and preventing severe deterioration. In areas of high use this should be done daily to remove dry soil, dust and grit which can damage carpet fibers and to restore your flattened pile to an upright position. An upright carpet cleaner with strong suction and rotating brushes is the most effective at this, provided that the dust container is emptied frequently. Much of the efficiency is lost as these fill up.

Replace your door mat

One of the easiest ways to keep your carpets in top condition...

Replace your entrance door mat on a regular basis, use a good strong one and take it outside regularly and knock the dust from it.

Effective methods and products that are safe for fabrics and your environment

The whole world is trying to go green. Almost all of the products available have some type of 'green' angle attached to them. Sadly, according to several studies the environmental is actually worsening despite the precautions being taken to protect it.

Why are environmental protection steps ineffective? We are all aware of the harmful effects of chemical detergents and soaps. We choose green chemicals with the sincere intention of saving ourself and the environment. Unfortunately many of these green claims are false, where 'eco friendly' products are as harmful as traditional chemical detergents. http://royascarpetcleaning.com/2010_version/index.html