Make your bed in the morning aggravates mites

That's why you have to stop making your bed this winter … the mites.

When temperatures drop and we heat our homes, this creates an ideal environment for breeding crawling animals.

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Mites are microscopic, spider-like organisms that feed on human skin and like to live in warm places, such as bedding, pillows, couches, and car seats.

When you make your bed every morning, you actually create the perfect home for them – by imprisoning them in a warm and comfortable living space.

What's worse is their poop … yes, their poop, can trigger unpleasant allergic reactions like asthma and eczema, as well as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, itching, oppression thoracic and shortness of breath.

According to Ranjen Gohri, an expert in domestic safety, leaving your untreated bed is a good way to allow your sheets to breathe and prevent an invasion of mites.

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"The mites like heat and moisture, which is why they thrive in winter when houses are heated," he said.

"And your bed is a real refuge for them. A typical bed could contain up to 1.5 million mites.

"To survive, they absorb the water from their wet environment, that is, your mattress, sheets and comforter.

"But if you remove that moisture by throwing away your sheets and leaving your bed undone every morning – exposing your bed to cold air – the mites will simply become dehydrated and die.

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"Then you wash the bedding every week in hot temperatures while dusting and vacuuming."

If you usually have allergies, it is advisable to throw the pillows over two years because they contain a lot of mites.

"If you're sensitive to allergies, you also have to throw away your old pillows," he added.

"If you have a pillow for two years or more, one-third of its weight could be due to mite droppings.

"And remember that cold temperatures kill mites. If your child has allergy problems, try putting his favorite soft toy in the freezer overnight, once a week, to avoid exposure to dust mites. "

Mr. Gohri, of the 24-hour, 7-day, 24-hour home rescue service, said that it was important to vacuum your home regularly, wash your sheets, your towel, and any rugs. .

If your allergies get really bad, keep your pets out of the bedroom – and carpets if you can.

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