It is a common knowledge that the house dust mite is a cause of certian respiratory problems, such as asthma and allergies. These mites, which can be referred to in technical places as HDM, live along with humans because they feed on the the organic matter that our bodies naturally shed – skin! Isn’t that just gross?

But here is something that is even nastier – the reason that these little critters cause allergies and asthma is that their fecal matter (read poop, folks) contains proteases which can cause allergic reactions in people susceptible to this chemical. Their poop is allergenic!

The problem with these pests is that they are tiny. Like super tiny. And they exist in the hundreds of thousands all over the furnishing that we spend the most time on – on our carpets, pillows, beds, couches, curtains, and blankets. You can kill this bugs with harmful chemical sprays or you burn them to death with a vapor steam cleaner.

Vapor steam cleaners are contraption that looks like a vacuum cleaner but instead of sucking up dirt and grim is destroys it by spewing out 240 degree heat – cutting through grease like nobodies business while at the same time killing dust mites and other organic allergens. Their dry vapor steam leaves behind almost no moisture so you can use it on your mattress or pillows without fear of damaging the. It really is a great way to kill those pesky, pooping dust mites.