Between 5 and 30% of the world’s population is sensitive to dust mites and house dust, according to studies. [1]
One of the causes of these allergies is represented by micro-particles and feces from mites.
How do we remove these allergens from the air?
We will take a further look at how one can ionizer de aer to help us eliminate a significant part of the mites from the spaces where we live or carry out our activity, but an important aspect is the existence of an air quality sensor in the monitored room.
Dust mite removal
Mites are invisible to the naked eye and yet are very present in living spaces. Darkness, heat and humidity attract them representing their ideal development environment. These insect-like parasites live in carpets, curtains, mattresses, pillows and many other items in the home.
Unlike pet allergens that float in the air, dust mite allergens settle quickly in dust or fabrics. They injure themselves with dust and debris that we leave behind us every day (dead skin, hair, etc.).
If we suffer from asthma or allergies, exposure to dust mites can trigger serious symptoms. About 40%-85% of patients suffering from asthma and other allergies are allergic, including to house dust mites. The same trend exists in both Europe and Southeast Asia, Australia and the United States. [2]
But here are some steps that will help us in the fight against mites:
• We open windows for at least 10 minutes a day to help remove moisture from the home and prevent irritants from getting trapped in rooms (especially when the air purifiers aren’t working!).
• Use an exhaust fan or hood in the kitchen, turn it on before preheating the oven or stove and let it run for a few minutes after you’ve finished cooking.
• Reduction of polluting sources: carpets, curtains, candles, heating with wood or other fossil fuels, cigarette smoke, etc…
• When cleaning and dusting, make sure to use a vacuum cleaner with a high-efficiency filter and a wet mop (or wet cloth) to reduce the amount of dust raised in the air during the cleaning activity. If we are allergic to dust mites, we make sure to wear a mask while cleaning.
• We complete all these steps with the existence of an air ionizer that can remove up to 99.9% of micro-particles and allergens.
Using an air purifier to fight allergies
The greatest exposure to dust mite allergens occurs when dust is picked up during cleaning operations, or when we make the bed or move around the room. This can be an even bigger problem if in that space we also have curtains, carpets, etc… An air purifier in the living spaces can help us eliminate dust mite allergens even before they mix with dust or lay on the carpets.
When considering the purchase of an air purifier, however, it is best to avoid those energy-consuming devices with disposable filters that generate significant costs over their lifetime.
The new Teqoya ALANA air purifier is energy efficient, has a low noise level at minimum speed, a modern design, and can relieve allergic reactions or asthma symptoms by eliminating pollutants and the following allergens: ultrafine particles, viruses, pollen, spores, pet dander, cigarette smoke, cooking smells, etc… Its filter, which works in an electrostatic field, is reusable and washable, effective in filtering dust, including allergens and mites.
Sources:
[1] Dust Mite Allergy Article (statpearls.com)
[2] Dust Mite Allergy – StatPearls – NCBI Raft (nih.gov)
[3] Dust Mite Allergy | American Lung Association (lung.org)
