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Allergic to dust mites

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Hi, I hope I’ve posted this in the correct place?

The past few weeks I’ve had watery eyes, sneezing fits, a sore throat and my Scalf and body are itchy...

I’ve researched online and I definitely don’t have bed bugs or anything etc.

My bedroom is really dusty even a hour or two after cleaning (I vacuum with my shark hepa filter hoover)  and I’ve just ordered...
VonHaus Handheld Corded Vacuum Cleaner with UV Light - Anti-Allergenic Cleaner Kills 99.9 Percent of Bacteria and Dust Mites - 550W - Ideal for Upholstery, Mattresses, Pillows, Curtains, Sofas, Carpets and More - 2 in 1 Design includes Upholstery and Crevice Tool https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DUDUCWE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1h3vEbEQYBAVV

why am I accumulating so much dust/ dust mites in my flat? I don’t have allot of clutter, I vacuum every other day, use a matress protecter, change my bed sheets every 7-10 day on a hot wash, followed by a high temperature in the dryer etc...

any help or advice on minimising the level of dust would really be appreciated:) x

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  • unforeseen
    unforeseen Posts: 7,382 Forumite
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    edited 27 February 2020 at 8:54AM
    A lot of the dust in houses is actually shed skin. This could explain the high levels in a bedroom as it's somewhere you spend a lot of time with minimal/no clothing but a lot of skin abrasion as you move about in bed. 

    Do you suffer from any skin conditions resulting in dry/flaky skin? 

  • A lot of the dust in houses is actually shed skin. This could explain the high levels in a bedroom as it's somewhere you spend a lot of time with minimal/no clothing but a lot of skin abrasion as you move about in bed. 

    Do you suffer from any skin conditions resulting in dry/flaky skin? 

    Thank you so much for your reply! I’ve never had any skin conditions before but I’ve noticed my skins extremely dry lately and it sounds disgusting but yeah it’s really flakey 😳 (thats after exfoliating and moisturising aswell) 
  • Have you tried damp dusting.  Sometimes if you just use a dry duster you scatter the dust Into atmosphere, then it falls and settles on surfaces again.  

    If you are struggling with sneezing etc then maybe taking an anti histamine will help.  

    Dry skin is often more of a problem in winter, central heating can be very drying.  My skin is always better in summer.  
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