Austin Mattress Cleaning
It seems unbelievable, but the average mattress can contain up to 10 million microscopic dust mites. Tiny little critters creating fecal matter all day long and wreaking havoc on your allergies and respiratory system. Mattress cleaning is common in many parts of the world — especially in Europe — and it is becoming more and more common in the United States as people become more aware of the health risks.
Here are some things you should know about dust mites and your mattress:
Q: Are dust mites a health risk for humans?
A: The mites themselves are not, however the fecal matter they produce more than 20 times a day are. It can cause major allergy attacks and asthma in asthmatics.
Q: What else is in my mattress?
A: Dust, dander, dead skin cells, fungi, and bacteria live and breed in your mattress.
Q: My mattress is new. Doesn't that make a difference?
A: The average person sweats up to a liter a night. So, your mattress is getting dirtier by the day.
Q: How often should I clean my mattresses?
A: Twice yearly