When it comes to mites, many people will "talk about mite discoloration", but in fact, not all mites will cause harm to us. On Earth, mites can be said to be extremely existential creatures, it is almost everywhere, the field of survival is spread on the ground, underground, in the mountains and waters, as well as inside and outside the organism. The body size of mites is generally around 0.5 mm, and some are even less than 0.1 mm. At present, there are more than 50,000 species of mites found in the world. Among them, there are more than 40 species of mites living in the human living environment, and more than 10 species related to human health, including dust mites, mealymes, demodex mites, scabies mites and so on. Suitable temperature, humidity and food allow mites to multiply rapidly. Dust mites mainly feed on human sweat, secretions, and shedding dander, and they are distributed in carpets, sofas, plush toys, futons, cushions, mattresses and pillow cores; Mealy mites, on the other hand, multiply mainly in stored foods and grains; Demodex mites parasitize human hair follicles and sebaceous glands, such as the nose, ears, scalp, foreth chest, back, ear canal and other places; Scabies mites can parasitize the surface layers of human and mammalian skin.
For humans, the biggest harm of mites is allergies. Its corpse, secretions and excrement are all allergens, which will cause people to appear allergic dermatitis, asthma, bronchitis, nephritis, allergic rhinitis and other diseases, seriously endangering human health. When the number of mites exceeds a certain limit, you may often feel itching on your body; Inexplicable red rash; Rhinitis has not gotten better; The acne on the face is always gone. In fact, mites are the culprits.
In addition, some mites can also parasitize in the human body. It can enter and parasitize the body's digestive tract or respiratory system through daily diet or breathing, causing intestinal mites and pulmonary mites. The cause of intestinal mite disease is usually caused by eating mite-contaminated food, such as expired biscuits, pastries, etc., and its symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, occasional blood in the stool and even intestinal ulcers.
So, in daily life, how do we minimize the harm of mites? Some experts said that mites need hot water above 70 degrees Celsius to kill, and the power of household disinfectant is not enough to kill mites. Scientific mite removal tricks can make this annoying little pest "disappear", the specific method of mite removal is as follows:
First, reduce the relative humidity in the room.
Controlling relative humidity to 50% is the most commonly used method of controlling mites and their allergens. Studies have shown that indoor use of high-performance moisture dehydrating machines and air conditioners to reduce the total amount of relative humidity and mites is both practical and effective.
Second, timely cleaning and drying bedding.
Sheets, pillowcases, blankets, mattresses are changed at least once every six months, and washing them with hot water kills most mites and removes most mite allergens. At the same time, the molecular structure of latex is special, with good comfort, breathability, can inhibit the breeding of bacteria and parasites, therefore, the use of latex mattress is also a good choice for anti-mite.
Third, replace carpets, curtains and home decorations frequently.
Carpets, curtains and home décor fabrics gather fragments of debris, providing an ideal habitat for mite breeding, so it should be replaced frequently. Curtains should be replaced with blinds, home decoration fabrics should be replaced with vinyl or leather, and sofas can be made of anti-mite fabric materials.
Fourth, frozen soft toys and small items.
At least 24 hours after freezing soft toys and small items at minus 17 degrees Celsius, cleaning these items removes dead mites and allergens.
Fifth, the use of mite removal products sterilization, anti-mite.
The mite remover is effective in removing mites from the room and inhibits mite reproduction, but it does not remove debris and secretions from mite carcasses in the room, which are the strongest known sources of allergies. Therefore, after removing mites, the family must also clean the fragments and secretions of mite corpses in various corners of the room.
This article is from: Xinhua Net
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