How to Remove Dust Mites & Bacteria From Mattresses Naturally

Dust mites are a major cause of asthma and allergies, especially in vulnerable individuals such as children and the elderly, reported Environment, Health, and Safety online. (See References 2) A typical mattress may have 100,000 to 10 million mites inside. A single dust mite produces about 20 waste droppings every day. The proteins in the feces and shed skin are what causes allergies. According to Healthy-bedroom-Ideas.com, "If you are able to remove the mattress and clean outside, let it dry in the sun after cleaning" because UV light is effective in killing bacteria and viruses. (See References 2)

Things You'll Need

• Platform (picnic table)
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• Spray bottle
• Dampened clean cloth
• Baking soda
• Vacuum cleaner

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Instructions

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     Take the mattress outside and put it on a cleaned platform such as a picnic table.

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     Prepare a mixture of lemon juice and water in a spray bottle.

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     Spray the solution on all sides of the mattress. Leave the solution on for at least an hour.

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     Wipe down all surfaces with a damp, clean cloth.

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     Sprinkle baking soda on all sides of the mattress.

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     Let the mattress set for an hour.

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     Vacuum the mattress, making sure you get up all of the baking soda.

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     Leave the mattress out in the sun as long as you can.