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Are you at risk of dust mites? Find out where your city sits on the dust mite scale
Author: Jonathan Warren
We conducted some new research in aid of Allergy Awareness Week (20th to 26th April) and were alarmed to discover that 57% of Brits are severely at risk of dust mites due to differing hygiene habits.
Breaking the data down by city, we discovered that Leeds is most likely to be home to the most dust mites – with a risk of 65%!
If your city is in a high risk area there’s no need to panic! You can prevent dust mites from causing a problem in your home by following our top five tips:
If your city is in a high risk area there’s no need to panic! You can prevent dust mites from causing a problem in your home by following our top five tips:
- Make sure your bedroom and surroundings are clean and tidy. Whatever your style, try to keep your bedroom minimalist, cutting down on non-essential fabrics like throws and cushions which can be home to thousands of dust mites
- Store unwanted bedding and towels away in a cupboard or invest in a storage bed which will keep items dust free and out of sight
- Vacuum all upholstered surfaces including your bed, pillows and curtains, regularly
- Wash all bed linen at 60 degrees to kill dust mites
- Anti-allergy duvets, pillows and mattress covers and toppers will also help put a barrier between you and any mites hidden away in your bed
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