Domestic enemy

Allergy sufferers in particular experience severe discomfort as soon as house dust particles enter their airways. They then react with severe sneezing and coughing attacks, skin rashes or shortness of breath. But even people who are not noticeably affected by house dust should be careful. Experts warn against volatile toxins from electrical appliances, furniture glues or plastic objects that attach themselves to the dust. This is because they can promote allergies.

The culprit

First of all, it is important to know that there is no such thing as a dust-free household. Because wherever people live, a considerable amount of dead skin cells accumulate. And these in turn are the food source for dust mites. The tiny creatures are therefore mainly found in warm and humid places such as mattresses, pillows and comforters. But mites also like to nest in carpets or fabric sofas. The problem is that their excrement contains a protein component that triggers dust allergies.

Reduce exposure

The best thing to do is therefore to avoid mites. But that's not so easy. However, if you keep the room temperature in the bedroom below 19 degrees, the mites will leave on their own. Vacuum cleaners with a special fine dust filter also reduce the mite load in living spaces. Plant-based mite sprays for textile surfaces are also a good defense. They make the dander inedible for the mites so that they eventually starve to death.