The tiny powder has sharp edges which tear into the protective layer of dust mites exterior.
Diatomaceous earth on carpet dust mites.
Also put the dust around the legs of beds couches and other furniture that might attract bedbugs or other insects.
Follow these steps and you can keep dust mites infestations under control with diatomaceous earth.
This was truly an ah ha moment.
You can use diatomaceous earth to eliminate dust mites in your home.
How to apply diatomaceous earth to kill dust mites.
It s particularly effective for the mattress carpet mats and other fabric covered items.
To apply diatomaceous earth which comes as a powdery dust use a feather duster or paint brush to apply an even barely visible layer of dust around the edge of your carpet.
Then use a hepa vacuum cleaner to remove the diatomaceous earth and the carcasses of dust mites.
How to use diatomaceous earth for dust mites.
I sprinkled it all around my bedroom floors and my allergies totally went away so i could sleep.
To kill dust mites sprinkle diatomaceous earth over the carpet and allow it to rest for 2 3 days.
Use a steam cleaner.
Applying diatomaceous earth is best done in dry form.
The rest of the house still had dust mites of course.
It then dries out the organism upon contact and once the dust mites are void of fluid they are exterminated.
There are some practical uses for wet applications such as on plants.
Diatomaceous earth saved me from my dust mite allergy.
A steam cleaner or steam mop can be one of your best arsenals against dust mites.
However for dust mites it is best to use the dry powdered form through a flour sifter.