Our parents taught us about some habits when we wake up. So, most people in the morning, when get out of from make the bed and then go to the bathroom, wash their face and teeth.
This habit has been rooted deeply in our minds ever since we were kids. But, most likely many of you were never fans of this practice, and after you read this you won’t be either.Probably you don’t assume that if you make your bed immediately after getting up it you are trapping millions of dust mites inside the sheets, bed and mattress.
That is disgusting and astonishing.First of all, we will explain what dust mites actually and how can they harm human health. More specifically in dust there are tiny, microscopic bugs which live in our bed, sheets and pillows, feeding on our dead skin cells and sweat, rapidly multiplying.
In the same time they are also rapidly excreting, up to 20 times a day.Studies have shown and scientists have confirmed that there are up to 1.5 million dust mites in an average bed.
This probably is the biggest health hazard for humans, dust mite excrement.In addition, it contains protein which when gets inhaled or come in contact with our skin gets our antibodies’ levels up.
When our antibodies’ number increases our body starts to release histamine and that’s when the problems begin. Histamine causes the swelling and redness usually associated with allergies.
As a result of this, there is possibility to notice some of these symptoms: red and watery eyes, watery nose, itching sensation, hay fever, sneezing, coughing and even breathing problems.
Some people who are extremely sensitive to these dust mites may even notice red, itchy bumps on their skin after being exposed to dust mites. So it’s very important to know how to get rid of them and improve your overall health.
Now, probably you are interested how you can get rid of dust mites.
The good news is that the solution is very easy and simple. All you should do it to change your habits you’ve been told as a child.
DO NOT MAKE YOUR BED IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU GET OUT OF BED!
So, if you don’t make your bed in the morning you expose the mites to direct sunlight and fresh air. On this way you will dehydrate and destroy them.
When you make your bed immediately after you get up you trap the heat, dead skin cells and the sweat in your bed. The dust mites feed on them and multiply extensively.
Scientists explain and advise you to go about your day, have breakfast, go to work and make your bed in the evening. That will eliminate many of the dust mites, clear the air in the room and give you a peace of mind.
Also make sure that you wash your sheets and pillow cases regularly, at least once every two weeks.
Isn’t this great? If you are lazy, now you have great justification for that. Next time, when someone asks why your bed is not made, you can just blame it on the dust mites.