Killing Dust Mites on Stuffed Animals
Killing dust mites on stuffed animals is not hard. The hard part is getting rid of the dead dust mite and its parts. A dead dust mite is just as bad as a live one.
Many stuffed animals and toys can be put in the wash just like any piece of clothing. The problem with washing some stuffed animals is that they loose that soft, fluffy, cuddly feel. Others completely disintegrate and the stuffing gets everywhere, we had a few do that.
Killing dust mites on stuffed animals or anything for that matter you have to be washing in 130 to 140 F water. In most homes the hot water heaters are set to 105 to 108 F. for safety reasons. Many of the newer dryers have an “allergy” setting that allows the temperature to get to 180 to 190 F. That will kill dust mites and almost anything else. The problem with that is the amount of electricity they use and the feel of stuffed toy after it has been cooked. (Read complete answer)
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
Many stuffed animals and toys can be put in the wash just like any piece of clothing. The problem with washing some stuffed animals is that they loose that soft, fluffy, cuddly feel. Others completely disintegrate and the stuffing gets everywhere, we had a few do that.
Killing dust mites on stuffed animals or anything for that matter you have to be washing in 130 to 140 F water. In most homes the hot water heaters are set to 105 to 108 F. for safety reasons. Many of the newer dryers have an “allergy” setting that allows the temperature to get to 180 to 190 F. That will kill dust mites and almost anything else. The problem with that is the amount of electricity they use and the feel of stuffed toy after it has been cooked. (Read complete answer)
Wishing you the best of health
Mike Krause
I took a look at your information. I can't see where a vacuum has enough power to pull all the stuff you say that is in the mattress out. While uv will kill bacteria it depends on how long the light shines on it.
I'm sure there is some merit to your process it still seems like it is better to just cover the mattress with a good mattress cover and call it a day
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My mattress is ginormous. I had to get the 18" cover. Did I waste my money? I can't imagine any vacuum that can suck something out of such a fat mattress. I didn't bother to clean the mattress B4 I put it on because I didn't think anything could clean to the inside of an 18" mattress.
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