Dust mites. They are microscopic bugs that feed off of the dead skin cells of people and animals. They live in your home. In fact, they sleep (and eat) in your bed. Dust mites tend to congregate in places where the most dead skins cells are found. In your bed, pillows, couch cushions, pet beds and carpeted areas. Nearly 100,000 mites can live in one square yard of carpet. Grossed out yet? How about this: A typical used mattress can have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 MILLION dust mites in it!
What does all this mean?
Each dust mite can produce 20 waste droppings a day. This waste contains a protein that many people have an allergy to. It is thought that about 50% of people are allergic to dust mite waste. Symptoms can vary, but the most typical ones are:
- Hay fever
- Watering eyes
- runny nose
- sneezing
- asthma
- congestion
- itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat
- cough
- snoring
Now, before you throw out your pillows and your mattress, there is a solution! Norwex offers an enzyme based Mattress Cleaner. The Mattress Cleaner consists of non pathogen (not disease causing) dormant bacteria that work by eating up all of the accumulated dander, dead dust mites and dust mite fecal matter that has accumulated. Over time, the Mattress Cleaner converts the allergens into carbon dioxide and water. The best part is that you will notice a difference! Your mattress will be lighter! We recommend that you use about 12 sprays (for a typical queen size bed) about every 4 months to keep the mites at bay. And there is no vacuuming involved! Woohoo!
The Mattress Cleaner can also be used for pet accidents and wet beds. (Are you listening, mom's with potty training kiddo's?) Since the microorganisms in the cleaner break down organic material, it works for urine too!
Did I mention that the spray is totally non-toxic and environmentally safe? Don't wake up another morning with a stuffy nose and sneezing. The solution is simple!
