Have you ever experienced skin allergies, eczema, or respiratory issues upon waking or restless nights unexpectedly? Do you still have no idea how these diseases are contracted? Your mattress may be to blame. Dust mites and microscopic creatures that thrive in bedding are often the culprits. However, what exactly are these invisible hazardous creatures, and how do we eliminate them for good? Let’s provide insight into this prevalent issue.
What Are Dust Mites?
Dust mites are tiny, insect-like pests that feed on dead human skin cells and thrive in warm, humid settings. They are nearly everywhere, particularly in bedding. Dust mite allergens are present in at least one bed in about four out of five American homes. One gram of bed dust contains about 13,000 dust mites, according to the JIGOO lab.
Harm of Dust Mites
Dust mites can trigger allergies and asthma in some people. Ongoing exposure to dust mites at home can worsen symptoms for those who already have these conditions. Inhaling dust mite particles can cause sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and other respiratory issues. Additionally, dust mites can exacerbate eczema and other skin disorders.
How Do Mite Vacuum Cleaners Remove Dust Mites?
Dust mites are considered stubborn as they live and reproduce effectively in warm, damp spots. Daily laundry can help reduce dust mite levels. However, this is not enough to keep dust mites at bay for an extended time. Moreover, it’d be bothersome to wash bedding in a daily manner. Mite vacuum cleaners are designed and created to offer a more effective, convenient and long-lasting solution to dust mite removal.
These technologies—UV treatment, ultrasonic emission, high-frequency tapping or vibration, strong suction, HEPA filtration, and hot air—are frequently used in dust mite vacuum cleaners. Some vacuum cleaners include some of these steps, while others, like JIGOO's mite vacuum cleaners, come with all of these procedures, promising a more complete cleaning and disinfection.
UV Treatment: The UV-C light at a 235.7nm wavelength is effective in damaging the DNA and proteins of dust mites, ultimately leading to their death. Besides, it disrupts their biological functions and reproductive capabilities, reducing their population and infestation in the environment.
Ultrasonic Emission: The high-frequency ultrasonic waves disrupt mite nervous systems, halting their reproductive cycle and providing an effective solution against mite infestations.
High-Frequency Tapping/Vibration: Mite vacuum cleaners are typically designed with a rugged brushroll that delivers fast and strong tapping or with a vibrating head that provides high-frequency vibrations, effectively removing mites deep in fabrics.
Powerful Suction: The strong physical force of the suction effectively removes dust mites from surfaces and fabrics by drawing them into the vacuum cleaner's dust container, contributing to a major reduction in the overall population of dust mites in the environment and making it harder for them to thrive and reproduce.
HEPA Filtration: The HEPA filter utilizes dense filter materials to capture particles as small as 0.3 microns with an impressive removal rate of at least 99.97%. As air flows through the filter, its microscopic pores trap dust mites, preventing them from re-entering the air. This process effectively reduces the dust mite population in the air, ultimately enhancing air quality.
Hot Air: Hot air effectively eliminates dust mites by exposing them to lethal temperatures that dehydrate and ultimately kill them. Dust mites are sensitive to heat and cannot survive in high temperatures, making hot air an efficient method for eradicating them. In addition, using hot air to dehumidify mattresses and fabrics creates an inhospitable environment for dust mites, helping to maintain a clean, dust mite-free living space.
JIGOO’s Innovative Dust Mite Sensor
In addition to all these efficient dust mite removal techniques, JIGOO has developed an advanced dust mite sensor that enables a more intelligent and thorough clean. The smart mite sensor from JIGOO detects and calculates dust mites in the environment with high precision and presents the real-time dust mite index and clean status of the environment. Users can clean in a more efficient way and be aware of the areas and nooks that are more susceptible to mites and allergens with a smart display. For areas with plentiful dust mites, users can let the vacuum cleaner move slowly or stay a bit longer on them till the clean status indicator turns green.
Dust mites are microscopic yet quite harmful. They can cause or worsen symptoms such as itches, sneezes, allergies, and asthma and ruin your sleep. Take charge of your health and home by fighting back against these tiny troublemakers. With a JIGOO dust mite vacuum cleaner, you can create a cleaner, healthier living environment and sleep soundly tonight!
