There are some items lurking inside our homes that are invisible to the naked eye. Dust
mites are some of the example, these are very tiny creatures that are harmful to our health especially our kids. Dust mites are not
parasitic, but they have powerful allergens contained in the mites, their cast
skins, fecal material and secretions that can cause allergic reactions in
asthmatics and others who are allergic to their feces. Their primary food is
skin scales (dander) contained in house dust. Since the greatest fallout occurs
in areas of human and pet activity, the mites tend to be most numerous in beds,
sofas, chairs, and carpeted areas.
Studies show that dust mites may be a
factor in 50 to 80 percent of asthmatics, as well as in countless cases of
eczema, hay fever and other allergic ailments. In the United Kingdom, one in 10
children and one in 12 adults suffer from asthma (source www.asthma.org.uk)
while everyone either knows or is related to someone who suffers from an
allergy or eczema.
According to Mayo Clinic, dust mite
allergy symptoms caused by inflammation of nasal passages include: sneezing,
runny nose, itchy red watery eyes, nasal congestion, itchy nose, roof of mouth
or throat, postnatal drip, cough, facial pressure and pain, frequent awakening,
swollen, blue-colored skin under your eyes, in a child, frequent upward rubbing
of the nose.
Here then are some tips shared by
Mayo Clinic to combat this household problem.
Use allergen-proof bed covers. Cover your
mattress and pillows in dust-proof or allergen-blocking covers.
Wash bedding weekly. Wash all
sheets, blankets, pillowcases and bedcovers in hot water that is at least 130 F
(54.4 C) to kill dust mites and remove allergens.
Keep humidity low. Maintain a relative humidity between 30 and 50 percent in
your home.
Choose bedding wisely. Avoid
bedcovers that trap dust easily and are difficult to clean
frequently.
Buy washable stuffed toys. Wash them
often in hot water and dry thoroughly. Also, keep stuffed toys off beds.
Remove dust. Use a damp or oiled mop or rag
rather than dry materials to clean up dust. This prevents dust from becoming
airborne and resettling.
Cut clutter. If it collects dust, it also
collects dust mites. Remove knickknacks, tabletop ornaments, books, magazines
and newspapers from your bedroom.
Remove carpeting and other dust mite habitats. Carpeting provides a comfortable habitat for dust mites. If
possible, replace wall-to-wall bedroom carpeting with tile, wood, linoleum or
vinyl flooring.
Use Air purifiers
Air purifiers collect airborne dust in your home and can help with
controlling dust if you also maintain vigorous cleaning practices.
Vacuum regularly. This is where RAYCOP, the first UVC anti-allergy vacuum
plays a big role.
Raycop is the first UVC anti-allergy
vacuum cleaner that kills 99 percent of bacteria and eliminates almost 94
percent of dust mites. It is especially designed to clean bed linens and other
fabrics helping to create a healthier home by cleaning deep into the household
fabrics, mattresses, sofas, chairs, futons, crib, pads, bed sheets, pillows and
curtains.
The process of eliminating bacteria
and other allergens employed by the vacuum cleaner is through its patented
3-step allergy care system. First, the vibrating pad shakes particles and dust
mites away from mattresses at a whopping 3,600 times per minute (twice that in
some models), making sure that even the most stubborn dust mites are removed.
This is followed by the UVC
sterilization lamp that kills bacteria to leave surfaces germ-free. The lamp
uses a highly efficient and effective 253.7 nanometer wavelength, the same
germicidal ultraviolet wavelength used in hospitals, clinics and laboratories
for almost seven decades now.
Finally, the device uses a cartridge
filter that captures the larger particles and traps them so they cannot go back
to the room.
Distributed by Zinven Int’l Corp.,
the Raycop UVC anti-allergy vacuum cleaner is available at Rustan’s department
stores, S & R, Landmark, Wilcon Builders Libis, and Abenson’s department
stores. For more information about Raycop product lines and its outstanding
features, visit their Web site www.raycop.com.
