How to get rid of house dust mites in autumn allergy
Sep 16, 2025
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Allergies during the change of seasons are not just seasonal discomfort, but have a big impact on daily life. Sneezing, stuffy nose, and itching of the skin reduce the quality of sleep and lead to poor concentration or fatigue. To alleviate these symptoms, reducing house dust mites and maintaining a pleasant indoor environment are key. The following methods are simple and effective combat methods that anyone can practice.
Wash bedding with hot water
Bedding such as blankets, pillows, and mattresses are the places where the most dust mites live. Washing with hot water above 55 degrees can remove most ticks. It is necessary to practice high-temperature washing once a week and to dry it thoroughly in the sun. If washing is difficult, it is also a good idea to use a bedding cover with tick blocking function. In particular, it is important for families with children or allergic patients to practice this process consistently.
Managing indoor humidity with dehumidification
Ticks reproduce actively in humid conditions. If the humidity exceeds 50%, the number of people increases rapidly, so it is ideal to use a dehumidifier to maintain indoor humidity at 40-50%. In autumn, the daily temperature range is large, so the humidity in the house can be higher than expected. Drying laundry indoors creates good conditions for ticks to reproduce, so it is necessary to dry in a well-ventilated space or outdoors.
Strengthen cleaning routines
Carpet, sofa, and curtain are places where ticks and allergens easily accumulate. It is effective to use a product equipped with a tick removal filter to remove dust by rotating the vacuum cleaner at least 2-3 times a week. Since simple cleaning is not enough, it is also necessary to catch fine dust by cleaning a wet mop. It's a small habit, but if you continue it steadily, you can greatly reduce allergy symptoms.
Using air purifiers and bedding vacuum cleaners
Air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters are excellent at filtering out allergic particles such as tick carcasses and feces. On top of that, using a bedding cleaner once or twice a week doubles the effect. Products with strong suction power and UV sterilization are particularly useful for tick removal. For homes with children or families with allergic patients, using these two devices in parallel will definitely help relieve symptoms.
Making a habit of ventilation
Ventilation is an important habit regardless of the season. Opening the window two to three times a day for 10 minutes can clear the indoor air and suppress tick breeding. However, it is safer to operate an air purifier than excessive ventilation on days when fine dust is severe. Adjusting ventilation time according to the season and managing air quality are key to allergy prevention.
It is difficult to avoid allergies in autumn, but symptoms can be greatly reduced only by managing them in life. Methods such as high-temperature washing, humidity control, cleaning habits, air purifier use, and ventilation may be steadily practiced without any special cost or effort. When small care comes together, it is very helpful to create a pleasant indoor environment and relieve allergy symptoms.
In order to spend a healthy season without suffering from rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, it is essential to eradicate house dust mites. This fall, let's check our home environment and practice small habits from today. Autumn will be much fresher and healthier when greeted in a clean room.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
