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Tips for Controlling Basement Dust Mites

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Tips for Controlling Basement Dust Mites
Tips for Controlling Basement Dust Mites

What Are Dust Mites?

Dust mites are microscopic creatures closely related to ticks, chiggers, and spiders. They are most commonly found in warm, humid settings like basements. Dust mites do not bite, sting, or burrow into our bodies. If you are having an allergic reaction to dust or dust times, it’s because you are inhaling proteins in dust that come from dust mite feces, urine, and decaying bodies. Gross. The American Lung Association estimates that in four out of five homes in the United States, at least one bed has dust mites.

Basements are great places for dust to collect because they usually have limited air movement and places for the dust to escape. There are several problems with dust in addition to simply looking bad. Dust can pollute your home’s air quality and lead to a lot of health issues, such as respiratory problems. As if that’s not bad enough, you can almost certainly find dust mites throughout your dusty basement. But you’re in luck—we put together some tips for controlling basement dust mites. Check them out below.

Clean Frequently

You probably saw this one coming, but dusting and vacuuming frequently are absolutely necessary for controlling dust mites. You should be cleaning on a regular basis anyway, but especially in the basement. If you can keep dust from building up in the first place, you’ll significantly reduce the risk of dust mites making an unwelcomed appearance.

Get Rid of Carpeting

Carpeting is essentially a dust storage facility. Even if you vacuum every week or multiple times a week, dust and dust mites can still make their home in your carpeting. If that doesn’t make you want to rip up your old carpeting, we don’t know what will. Consider installing tile, vinyl, laminate, or hardwood floors—they’re better for basements, and they don’t welcome dust mites.

Reduce the Temperature and Humidity

As with any other pest, dust mites thrive in warm and humid places. Basements are especially susceptible to humidity because of the moisture in the soil surrounding your foundation. Every basement should have a dehumidifier to prevent mold and pests. Additionally, you should keep the temperature in the basement as cool as possible.

Learn more about – Top Causes of Basement Moisture

Repair and Waterproof Your Basement

Even if you keep your basement cool and run a dehumidifier 24/7, it’s not going to cut it if your foundation has cracks or lets moisture in. Every basement should be professionally waterproofed. And if you have cracks forming on your basement walls or floor, you need to call a professional soon, because you could have a foundation problem.

Nobody likes dust mites and other pests—that’s why we gave you some actionable tips for controlling basement dust mites. Whether you’ve had a dust mite problem or not, you may experience dust mites or other problems if you don’t waterproof your basement.

It’s crucial that you hire a professional waterproofing service for your basement, because if it’s not done right, you’ll waste time and money and potentially worsen the problem. The Real Seal knows basement waterproofing in the Chicago area better than anyone because we’ve grown up and lived here just like you. Our team consists of experienced professionals who will get the job done right the first time around when we say we will. Don’t put off your sealing your basement any longer—contact us today to schedule an appointment.

WRITTEN BY

Austin Werner

Austin Werner is the Owner of The Real Seal LLC, a basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Austin believes that having a highly trained and happy team is the key to success. This is reflected through hundreds of 5 star customer reviews his company has received online.

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