You've cleaned the coop but the mites seem to have followed you inside. Don't panic, here is my quick list on how to ensure your house and body are mite free.
Tip #1
Your Body
Take a soapy hot shower to dislodge any mites from your body.
Place your clothes immediately into the washing machine.
Tip #2
Clothing
Hot wash all of your clothing and any sheets or cushion covers and throws you may have come in contact with.
Tip #3
Non Washables
For items that cannot be hot washed, seal in a large zip lock or vacuum lock storage bag - seal well and store in the sun for a few days as daylight can kill off mites (as you would for headlice).
Tip #4
Bedroom
Strip your sheets, blankets and doona covers for a hot wash.
Spray your mattress with a pyrethrum based fly spray.
Then iron the bare mattress with a hot iron to kill off any remaining mites.
Vacuum thoroughly and spray carpet or mats with a pyrethrum based fly spray.
Tip #5
Loungeroom
Vacuum thoroughly and spray carpet or mats with a pyrethrum based fly spray.
Pay particular attention to skirting boards for cleaning.
Tip #6
Inspect your bites DAILY
Take note of how many bites you have daily to see if there are any increasing bites.
Try not to scratch - use Soov cream to relieve the itch.
If bites become worse, ask your chemist for Lyclear cream - follow the instructions.
REPEAT IF NECESSARY
The good news is that mites are unlikely to stay on human skin for a long period of time due to regular bathing and house cleaning.
Tip #1
Your Body
Take a soapy hot shower to dislodge any mites from your body.
Place your clothes immediately into the washing machine.
Tip #2
Clothing
Hot wash all of your clothing and any sheets or cushion covers and throws you may have come in contact with.
Tip #3
Non Washables
For items that cannot be hot washed, seal in a large zip lock or vacuum lock storage bag - seal well and store in the sun for a few days as daylight can kill off mites (as you would for headlice).
Tip #4
Bedroom
Strip your sheets, blankets and doona covers for a hot wash.
Spray your mattress with a pyrethrum based fly spray.
Then iron the bare mattress with a hot iron to kill off any remaining mites.
Vacuum thoroughly and spray carpet or mats with a pyrethrum based fly spray.
Tip #5
Loungeroom
Vacuum thoroughly and spray carpet or mats with a pyrethrum based fly spray.
Pay particular attention to skirting boards for cleaning.
Tip #6
Inspect your bites DAILY
Take note of how many bites you have daily to see if there are any increasing bites.
Try not to scratch - use Soov cream to relieve the itch.
If bites become worse, ask your chemist for Lyclear cream - follow the instructions.
REPEAT IF NECESSARY
The good news is that mites are unlikely to stay on human skin for a long period of time due to regular bathing and house cleaning.
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