The magical "smell of the sun"
When the sun is shining, people always like to pull out the commonly used quilt to dry, so as to achieve the purpose of sterilization and mite-removal.
And the quilt after drying is very comfortable to cover, not only soft, but also smells good, like sleeping with the sun.
In order to understand why the quilt has changed in this way, many people have put forward their own opinions, and the most widely circulated one is the smell produced by the mites in the quilt after they are burned.
But what is the truth of the matter?
Scientific puzzles
In the most popular version at the moment, it is believed that most of the dust mite's body is water, and its body is tiny, and after being sunburned to death, the corpse will leave this smell.
Although this statement seems reasonable, it is actually very different from the "sun flavor".
Mites have a lot of protein and fat, and in terms of composition, they are similar to the meat of animals being roasted, and it can be said that it is completely different from the taste of sunlight.
What's even more surprising is that ultraviolet rays can't scorch dust mites, and even in the hottest part of summer, the quilt is only about 60 degrees Celsius.
For mites, this temperature is actually not fatal, and they will not wait stupidly to die, and will look for a new suitable environment.
In order to explore this mystery, scientists also started experiments, exposing two sets of towels, one to the sun and the other to dry indoors, and finally testing.
After the results came out, there was really a difference, that is, there were many more towels that were dried outdoors and contained organic compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
The result is an intoxicating, sunny aroma.
After further analysis, it was found that this particular smell was actually the result of the interaction of multiple complex factors.
When a comforter is exposed to sunlight, ultraviolet rays, increased temperature, and air circulation can lead to the death of bacteria and microorganisms.
In addition, some volatile organic compounds decomposed by sunlight merge to form a new smell.
Therefore, sleeping under a sun-exposed quilt is simply a pleasant pleasure and will also make people get a better night's sleep.
Benefits of drying quilts
Of course, drying a quilt has many other benefits besides producing this intoxicating smell.
In normal life, when our quilt has been covered for a long time, it will naturally produce some mold and bacteria, or the quilt will become damp.
This is a huge disaster for people with skin diseases or allergies.
However, a sunny day can solve these problems.
Ultraviolet rays can break down the harmful substances inside the quilt and can significantly reduce their content.
In addition, the moisture in the quilt will also evaporate, and it will become very soft and dry.
However, it should be noted that drying quilts is also a matter of time and method.
If you are exposed to the sun for a long time, it will also damage the fibers in the quilt, so the warmth will be reduced.
After people's continuous practice, the best time to dry the quilt is from 12 noon to about two or three o'clock in the afternoon, and it does not take too long to dry.
In addition, try not to pat the quilt when drying, because this will not drive away mites, and even destroy the fluffiness of the quilt.
For those with allergies, mites are "natural enemies", and they can't wait to dry the quilt every day.
However, even after sun exposure, people with sensitive bodies can still feel itching from time to time.
That's because mites are not so easy to kill, and due to the light and humidity of each place, many times half a day in the sun is useless.
How can we effectively kill insects?
Tips to reduce mite infestation
When it comes to mites, many people feel uneasy.
These tiny creatures are hidden on our quilts, pillows, and clothes, and they are simply too numerous to be annoying.
Since sun exposure still doesn't produce noticeable results, we're going to look at other methods.
For this small creature, high temperature is of course an effective method, for example, you can use 60 or 70 degrees of water to wash it, and the effect is perfect.
Of course, if it is too troublesome, there are also electric irons and dryers and other equipment, as long as the principle of high temperature is used, it can be done.
High temperature is effective, low temperature is naturally effective, in winter when the temperature is particularly low, you can even properly freeze a freezing, can effectively kill enemy mites.
Another is to reduce the breeding of bacteria and mites from the source, these things like to settle in a damp and cold environment, so we must pay attention to the ventilation of the home.
Also, if you have carpets in your home, try to wash them frequently, as this is likely to be a haven for mites.
Of course, you can also use the power of chemical technology to directly spray acaricides, mite removal bags, etc., or buy anti-mite textiles.
epilogue
To sum up, the smell of the sun produced by drying the quilt is indeed not emitted by the corpses of mites, which adds another cold knowledge.
And the effect of drying the quilt to kill insects is not very obvious, perhaps it is in the hottest summer that the quilt can be dried to a very high temperature, otherwise the effect is average.
In the face of mites, which have a negative impact on our lives and health, we can reduce mite infestation and create a more livable home environment by taking some simple measures to remove insects.
Not only does this help improve the quality of our sleep, but it also helps to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the home.
These tips can go a long way in improving your quality of life so you can enjoy a healthier life.