QUOTE(ozak @ Jan 5 2016, 06:58 PM)
I don't want wake up my body full of white powder.
And I wonder I will have sex powder on bed with my Wife. 😄
And I wonder I will have sex powder on bed with my Wife. 😄
Dust Mites!
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Jan 7 2016, 01:18 PM
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Getting rid of them is not as easy as we think.
It all depends on how far they have spread. I had this problem for years, I mean bed bugs, and I'm allergic to their bites. Even when I used those bed bug proof mattress protector (where they zip lock the entire mattress), it still didn't work because like I said, it depends on where they are hiding (eg floor crevices, clothes, wardrobe, bed frame, mattress, pillow, etc) Ultimately, I dispose off my bed frame. If you want to use a bed frame, use simple ones, where it's less bulky and less place for those bugs to hide. Use either of these on a regular basis: 1. alcohol mix (search the forum, can get concentrated alcohol then dilute to 90% concentration and spray everywhere) 2. or use this http://www.demitze.com I have tried both and they both seems to work. Initally when you first start out, spray every week and if you seem results, meaning no more bites, then reduce the frequency. Nowadays I spray 2-3 months once. And if you can afford it, adding another layer of those zip lock mattress protector will help. At least no more bugs or mites can enter or leave your mattress. Hope this helps. QUOTE(Uniwalker @ Jan 4 2016, 02:12 PM) |
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Jan 7 2016, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(sniffsniff @ Jan 7 2016, 01:18 PM) Getting rid of them is not as easy as we think. I have this Good night brought from ACE beside the steamer.It all depends on how far they have spread. I had this problem for years, I mean bed bugs, and I'm allergic to their bites. Even when I used those bed bug proof mattress protector (where they zip lock the entire mattress), it still didn't work because like I said, it depends on where they are hiding (eg floor crevices, clothes, wardrobe, bed frame, mattress, pillow, etc) Ultimately, I dispose off my bed frame. If you want to use a bed frame, use simple ones, where it's less bulky and less place for those bugs to hide. Use either of these on a regular basis: 1. alcohol mix (search the forum, can get concentrated alcohol then dilute to 90% concentration and spray everywhere) 2. or use this http://www.demitze.com I have tried both and they both seems to work. Initally when you first start out, spray every week and if you seem results, meaning no more bites, then reduce the frequency. Nowadays I spray 2-3 months once. And if you can afford it, adding another layer of those zip lock mattress protector will help. At least no more bugs or mites can enter or leave your mattress. Hope this helps. But not frequent use and only use on sofa. Cause it is chemical, I don't want spray on the mattress. I will inhale it 8hr everyday. So for mattress, I still prefer steamer. |
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Jan 11 2016, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(sniffsniff @ Jan 7 2016, 01:18 PM) Getting rid of them is not as easy as we think. Thanks! I'll keep a lookout for it!It all depends on how far they have spread. I had this problem for years, I mean bed bugs, and I'm allergic to their bites. Even when I used those bed bug proof mattress protector (where they zip lock the entire mattress), it still didn't work because like I said, it depends on where they are hiding (eg floor crevices, clothes, wardrobe, bed frame, mattress, pillow, etc) Ultimately, I dispose off my bed frame. If you want to use a bed frame, use simple ones, where it's less bulky and less place for those bugs to hide. Use either of these on a regular basis: 1. alcohol mix (search the forum, can get concentrated alcohol then dilute to 90% concentration and spray everywhere) 2. or use this http://www.demitze.com I have tried both and they both seems to work. Initally when you first start out, spray every week and if you seem results, meaning no more bites, then reduce the frequency. Nowadays I spray 2-3 months once. And if you can afford it, adding another layer of those zip lock mattress protector will help. At least no more bugs or mites can enter or leave your mattress. Hope this helps. |
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Jun 28 2017, 02:47 PM
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Revisiting this topic. I suspect that I have dust mites on my sofa cos I occasionally get bitten. Can't see the damn insect but I can feel the bite which looks like mossie bite but it leaves a scar. Tried to look for the dust mites using magnifier but I dont see anything creeping around the sofa. I don't think it is bed bugs as I don't get bitten on my bed plus I believe beg bugs are visible to the eyes..so far I see nothing.
Anyone knows what type of spray I can use? I couldn't find isopropyl alcohol so I got the methylated alcohol instead which has 90% alcohol. It didn't seem to work. I don't want to buy a steamer just for this purpose. Any other solution? |
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Jun 28 2017, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(honkkydorry @ Jun 28 2017, 02:47 PM) Revisiting this topic. I suspect that I have dust mites on my sofa cos I occasionally get bitten. Can't see the damn insect but I can feel the bite which looks like mossie bite but it leaves a scar. Tried to look for the dust mites using magnifier but I dont see anything creeping around the sofa. I don't think it is bed bugs as I don't get bitten on my bed plus I believe beg bugs are visible to the eyes..so far I see nothing. You can pay someone with a steamer to steam it. Or you can use a good strong vacuum on it.Anyone knows what type of spray I can use? I couldn't find isopropyl alcohol so I got the methylated alcohol instead which has 90% alcohol. It didn't seem to work. I don't want to buy a steamer just for this purpose. Any other solution? |
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Jun 28 2017, 03:12 PM
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Jun 28 2017, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE(honkkydorry @ Jun 28 2017, 03:12 PM) Any contact for steamer? I have vacuumed the sofa twice but just using normal house vacuum. It didn't work. https://www.google.com/search?q=sofa+steami...chrome&ie=UTF-8 |
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Jun 28 2017, 03:23 PM
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QUOTE(honkkydorry @ Jun 28 2017, 02:47 PM) Revisiting this topic. I suspect that I have dust mites on my sofa cos I occasionally get bitten. Can't see the damn insect but I can feel the bite which looks like mossie bite but it leaves a scar. Tried to look for the dust mites using magnifier but I dont see anything creeping around the sofa. I don't think it is bed bugs as I don't get bitten on my bed plus I believe beg bugs are visible to the eyes..so far I see nothing. You get the spray from ACE. Anyone knows what type of spray I can use? I couldn't find isopropyl alcohol so I got the methylated alcohol instead which has 90% alcohol. It didn't seem to work. I don't want to buy a steamer just for this purpose. Any other solution? |
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Jun 28 2017, 03:29 PM
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Hehe Rainbow vacuum cleaner
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Jun 28 2017, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(honkkydorry @ Jun 28 2017, 02:47 PM) Revisiting this topic. I suspect that I have dust mites on my sofa cos I occasionally get bitten. Can't see the damn insect but I can feel the bite which looks like mossie bite but it leaves a scar. Tried to look for the dust mites using magnifier but I dont see anything creeping around the sofa. I don't think it is bed bugs as I don't get bitten on my bed plus I believe beg bugs are visible to the eyes..so far I see nothing. They may be able to help you:Anyone knows what type of spray I can use? I couldn't find isopropyl alcohol so I got the methylated alcohol instead which has 90% alcohol. It didn't seem to work. I don't want to buy a steamer just for this purpose. Any other solution? https://www.facebook.com/tru3care/ |
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Jun 28 2017, 04:18 PM
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There is a dust mite vacuum cleaner from Electrolux that has UV light that claim to kill dust mite but not sure the effectiveness
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Jun 28 2017, 07:32 PM
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Jun 29 2017, 09:33 PM
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With wood or cane and fabric, dust mites are inevitable. If the fabric is detechable for washing, it should be washed in 50°C wash. A few TL model comes with this wash option but all FL can wash with bedding program which should set the temperature to 60°C. Now to sell FL in Japan, manufacturers highlight this feature measured in how many dust mites it can kill.
Besides Rainbow, Aura, Hyla, Storm or Karcher, any vacuum cleaner with mattress or upholstery beater apparatus should help somewhat. Sofa with non detachable cover should use steam because it had to be above 50°C but being hidden there, after application, the mattress or upholstery beater apparatus accessory is effective in sucking them out after treatment. It's not just the bite but also their detritus that affects the skin and lungs. This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 30 2017, 08:29 AM |
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Jun 29 2017, 11:24 PM
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Jun 30 2017, 08:32 AM
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Dyson vacuum and kracher steamer.
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Jun 30 2017, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE(halcyon27 @ Jun 29 2017, 09:33 PM) With wood or cane and fabric, dust mites are inevitable. If the fabric is detechable for washing, it should be washed in 50°C wash. A few TL model comes with this wash option but all FL can wash with bedding program which should set the temperature to 60°C. Now to sell FL in Japan, manufacturers highlight this feature measured in how many dust mites it can kill. Wash with 60c mostly can kill the dust mite.Besides Rainbow, Aura, Hyla, Storm or Karcher, any vacuum cleaner with mattress or upholstery beater apparatus should help somewhat. Sofa with non detachable cover should use steam because it had to be above 50°C but being hidden there, after application, the mattress or upholstery beater apparatus accessory is effective in sucking them out after treatment. It's not just the bite but also their detritus that affects the skin and lungs. But vacuum is not 100%. Flat surface and surface is ok for vacuum. But for those sewing seam area ( a line along which two pieces of fabric are sewn together) and inner layer will have difficult to vacuum penetrate. And the bed wood joint or hole. Thick pillow, fabric sofa, All this have a hard time for the vacuum to suck deep. So far I test with vacuum, chemical spray and steamer, only the steamer is the most effective. With the over 100c hot and penetrate deep into fabric, it 100% kill the dust mite. For sofa, I change to leather. Which is easy to clean kill the dust mite compare fabric. |
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Jun 30 2017, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(hikari @ Jun 29 2017, 11:24 PM) Chemical is the last thing I would use. You don't know what will your skin and respiratory will react to the chemical. |
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Jun 30 2017, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Jun 30 2017, 09:37 AM) Wash with 60c mostly can kill the dust mite. Yes, steam kills it but the steam has to be 130°C to penetrate these surfaces to guarantee effectiveness. Most garment steamer wand may not reach that temperature and they work best vertically else the steam condense into hot water droplets.But vacuum is not 100%. Flat surface and surface is ok for vacuum. But for those sewing seam area ( a line along which two pieces of fabric are sewn together) and inner layer will have difficult to vacuum penetrate. And the bed wood joint or hole. Thick pillow, fabric sofa, All this have a hard time for the vacuum to suck deep. So far I test with vacuum, chemical spray and steamer, only the steamer is the most effective. With the over 100c hot and penetrate deep into fabric, it 100% kill the dust mite. For sofa, I change to leather. Which is easy to clean kill the dust mite compare fabric. After steaming, don't just leave them and their detritus where they are. Vacuum these surfaces with upholstery beater accessory that can percuss the surface with its specially designed roller beater to stir up dust and those things esp on mattresses or upholstery of sofa, dining chairs (fabric seat), etc. That's why vacuum that's equipped with or have that accessory as an optional purchase is crucial. Those I listed have them. After steam and vacuum, air dry the pillows or sofa cushions. no drying area, put them in an clean enclosed room and with bare mattress, leave the room AC on in dry mode or use a dehumidifier. Wood needs special oil that's formulated to kill it yet does not harm the wood. This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 30 2017, 11:54 AM |
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