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Dust Mite Removal from papers-Books?
How to Remove Dust Mites from Books????
That's the question I have.
Date: 8/10/2007 6:24:22 PM ( 17 y ) ... viewed 3463 times
4:21 PM
August 10, 07
I had a major breakthrough today in the basement.
I really feel I took back a lot of personal power.
I emptied and tossed Five shelfs of old books.
I will write more about that later.
The Empty Space will allow me to remove
notebooks from my Office, once I secure
the floor, walls, and shelvs from dust mites
and other crawly things.
My immediate need is to have ways to
remove dust mites from books and papers.
Have you any ideas?
I am going to do an internet search
more thoroughly when I get back from depositing
the rent check.
I have been down in the basement old day.
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http://www.dustmitex.com/
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http://www.dustmitex.com/basicprimer.htm
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There are also Silverfish among the books:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish
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booklice?
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/factsheets/booklice.html
These seem to frequent Southeast,
but the description sounds similar to what I have.
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Dust Mites 101
http://www.sylvane.com/solution-center/dustmites101.html
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7:36 PM
August 10, 07
Heading for Home Depot
to get some Googles...
Tools and Hardware....
feeling very tired....
eyes irritated...
from being in basement most of the day.
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Dust
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=49&action=Display&articlenum=814
Causes And Risk:
Allergies are caused by an oversensitive immune system, leading to a misdirected immune response. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses. Allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to substances (allergens) that are generally harmless and in most people do not cause an immune response.
An allergy to airborne particles most commonly leads to allergic rhinitis (symptoms in the eyes, nose, and throat). Hay fever is the term used for an allergic reaction to pollen. However, people may develop an allergic reaction to other particles in the indoor or outdoor environment that leads to symptoms virtually identical to hay fever.
* Mold -- Mold spores are carried in the air and may be present all year long. Mold is most common indoors in damp locations such as swamp coolers, basements, bathrooms, or washrooms. Fabrics, rugs, stuffed animals, books, or wallpaper can harbor mold spores if they are frequently in contact with water or kept in a damp place. Outdoors, mold lives in the soil, on compost, and on damp vegetation.
* Dust -- House dust contains microscopic particles of pollen, mold, fibers from clothing and other fabrics, detergents, and microscopic insects (mites). Dust mites, including small fragments of dead mites, are the primary cause of dust allergy and are found in the highest numbers in bedding, mattresses, and boxsprings.
A few people develop allergies to other irritants in the environment, including smoke, fumes from industries or cleaning products, tobacco, powder (face powder, baby powder, and so on), laundry detergents, and other common substances.
When an allergen enters the body of a person with a sensitized immune system, it triggers antibody production. Histamine and other chemicals are released by body tissues as part of the immune response. This causes itching and swelling in affected tissues, mucus production, and in serious cases, hives and rashes, as well as other symptoms.
Symptoms vary in severity from person to person. Most environmental allergens contact the skin or eyes, or are inhaled. Therefore, most symptoms affect the skin, eyes, or the breathing passages.
Many disorders are associated with, triggered by, or worsened by allergies. These include eczema and asthma.
Allergies are relatively common. Heredity, environmental conditions, number and type of exposures can affect a predisposition to allergies. For reasons that are not fully clear to scientists, allergies are on the rise, particularly in so-called "Westernized" regions such as the United States and Europe.
Prevention:
There is no known way to prevent development of allergies, but recent research has given us clues.
Mold spores are everywhere. Minimize exposure by keeping rooms dry, using a dehumidifier if neccessary. Discard moldy or mildewed articles (books, toys, shoes, and so on). Use synthetic fabrics for clothing and household furnishings whenever possible. Disinfect bathrooms, basement walls, and furniture with diluted bleach or other appropriate disinfectant solution.
Clean frequently to minimize dust. Vacuum frequently, preferably using a small-pore filter to capture dust mites. Damp-mop and dust often. Eliminate as many "dust catchers" as possible, including rugs, bed ruffles, or canopies, and curtains. Bedding and mattresses harbor dust mites. You can buy special covers for mattresses, box springs, and pillows to reduce dust mite allergens. Wash rugs, bedding, and furniture coverings weekly if possible. Central heating and air-conditioning systems may be helpful, particularly if they include special filters to capture dust.
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