How to Get Rid of Dust Mites from Carpet

Dust mites are a major indoor problem, affecting homes all year. Carpet fibers hold and hide a lot of dust, especially under the beds, tables, couches, and other hard-to-reach areas. This allows dust mites to burrow deep into the fibers, thrive, and reproduce quickly.

Getting rid of them at this point through surface or vacuum cleaning is extremely difficult.

How to get rid of dust mites from carpet? Hot water extraction carpet cleaning is one of the most effective ways to remove dust mites from your carpet, and may even help improve indoor air quality.

Read on to learn how to treat dust mites in carpet.

Do Dust Mites Live in Carpet?

Yes, dust mites live in carpet if there is high humidity. They don't drink water to thrive; they absorb moisture from the air to thrive and reproduce.

According to facts on dust mites in carpets, at least 2000 dust mites can thrive in one ounce of your carpet. Plus, at least one bed in 80% of homes in the United States has dust mite allergens which is why it's so important to steam clean mattresses regularly too!

Does Carpeting Cleaning Kill Dust Mites?

Yes and no! Carpet cleaning only kills dust mites if the steam or water temperature is high. Hot water extractor machines heat water up to 230°F. Using a hot water extractor to clean carpets will effectively kill dust mites.

Residential hot water extractor machines may not be as powerful as commercial cleaners as they may not heat water to 230°F. Normal water temperature cannot kill dust mites!

How to Get Rid of Dust Mites From Carpet

Based on the dust mite population in your home and the method you're using to remove them from your home, it can be easy or extremely challenging to get rid of them entirely. So, how do you kill dust mites in carpet?

Freezing or cleaning the carpet using extremely hot steam is the most effective way to get rid of dust mites.

Read on as we discuss these and other ways of removing mites from your carpet(s).

1. Lower Office or Home Humidity Levels and Temperatures

High humidity and temperatures create a thriving and breeding place for mites. Poor ductwork, leaking windows, and damp crawl areas may raise an office's or home's humidity levels.

Adjust the humidity levels in your home or office to 50% or less. Use dehumidifiers to lower your home's temperature to less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit creates a great place for dust mites to inhabit and reproduce.

A hygrometer helps determine the current humidity levels so you can make informed decisions to keep humidity levels low by, for example, installing moisture barriers. Keeping the fans and vents in good working condition and the windows and doors open on breezy, dry days also lowers humidity and temperature. You can also use air conditioners.

Close vents to rooms you infrequently visit, such as spare bedrooms, to minimize dust mite infestations or reduce their population.

2. Starve Mites

No mites will survive or thrive without a food source. Dust is the main source of food for mites.

Vacuum clean your carpet regularly to keep it dust-free and mite-free.

Certified vacuum cleaners (with filters) are healthier for home use; they prevent the release of mites and their feces into the air.

According to Good Housekeeping, an upright canister or vacuum with a powered nozzle for carpet cleaning is better than one without because it deep cleans carpets more efficiently. This is crucial in removing dust from the carpet fibers.

3. Dust Mite Treatment for Carpet

Buy a treatment from the nearest store and spray away dust mites from your carpet. You may add more disinfectants, but ensure that none of your chemicals harm your health. Most experts prefer washing the carpet using a hot extractor instead of treating carpets.

4. Use Hot Water Extraction Method

Vacuuming regularly is helpful, but it won't eliminate all the dust mites and their waste. A high dust mite population and the eggs may remain deep inside the carpet fibers.

The hot water extraction carpet cleaning method helps remove the mites and their eggs because water is heated up to 230°F.

Hot water extraction also lowers the chances of mold growing on your carpet, which could result in more allergens in your home.

5. Natural Oils

Natural oils can treat mites based on the amount and type of concentration used and how long you leave it on the carpet. Clove, rosemary, and eucalyptus are the most effective essential oils for treating dust mites. Their scents repel mites successfully.

• Wear protective gloves when applying any natural oil on your carpet.
• Mix the oil with water and spray it on the carpet. You may add baking soda.
• Let the solution sit for several hours before vacuum cleaning the carpet.

Some natural essential oils may irritate your skin or poison your pet. Check with the veterinarian to know if the one you want to use is safe for your pets.

How to Get Rid of Dust Mites in Carpet Naturally

Hot water extraction naturally treats dust mites. High heat kills dust mites in carpets instantly, which is why a professional hot extractor machine quickly eliminates them from your carpet(s).

Extreme low temperatures also kill mites. If you can freeze your carpet, you can treat the mites within 24 hours.

Essential oils with clove, rosemary, and eucalyptus scents also help with dust mites in your carpets, naturally.

Hire the Experts in the Science of Clean™!

Have you tried all or some of the most effective methods of removing dust mites from your carpet without success? It's time you called in the experts to deep clean your carpet, making it unbearable for mites to thrive anymore!

Zerorez has been in operation since 2001. We prioritize your health and well-being by thoroughly cleaning carpets. We use the hot water extraction method to clean carpets. The high temperatures from the hot water extractor kill and remove dust mites and other allergens.

Schedule a service online or call us at 866-937-6739 for a professional carpet cleaning service and a healthy, mites-free home!

If all else fails, a professional pest control company can also help remove dust mites from your home. They have commercial chemicals that eliminate dust mites from carpets.