Any recommendations for dust mite spray?

[Handyweatherstation]

We stayed with family over Easter and there are dust mites in the room we sleep in. They need to go. Anyone know what's best to get rid of them?

From what I've read up on them (DC may have a potential dust mite allergy) they're extremely hard to get rid of and the only thing that helps is constantly cleaning and dusting, well lit bright rooms (they don't like light apparently), and washing at high heat. I'd love to know if there was a spray that helps.

Indorex Defence Spray gets really good reviews. Make sure you use it when your child isn’t going to be in their room for a while though because it’s an aerosol and stinks.

If you are going to dust, only use a damp cloth. Dry dusting is completely ineffective.

The Indorex Spray looks good, but the instructions say to vacuum 7 consecutive days after using, but it's not our house with the dust mites, just a family member we visit and asking them to do that seems OTT.

For the last few years, we've used a different room in that house to sleep in but arrangements have changed and we're in a room we slept in some years before. I was aware that room had dust mites and took antihistamines, but on this occasion I forgot and woke in the early hours with non-stop sneezing and streaming eyes and nose.

I could just say 'That room has dust mites' but recoil at the thought of how that might be received.

IEatChocolateForBreakfast, the room is certainly bright and well aired, but I'm not sure how much cleaning has been done over the years.

@SnowingInApril

Indorex Defence Spray gets really good reviews. Make sure you use it when your child isn’t going to be in their room for a while though because it’s an aerosol and stinks.

I was going to suggest this.

I think I’d ask your hosts to use it on the room in advance and send them a tin unless there are barriers to them doing that? For one room I’d do it rather than aggravate an allergy but I understand why you may not feel able to.

How do you know there are dust mites? A dusty room would make most people sneeze and snuffle,wouldn't it?

Damp dust and vaccumming is the most important thing to do or take antihistamines like you did last time?

We use a plu in dust mite killer. When we stayed in an Airbnb recently we took it with us. Your family could leave it on for a couple of days before you arrive? Drontek Dust Mite Controller for AsthmaAllergies and Eczema, White www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001M4YZR2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_3J54X61PD77MPP5KV4HF?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

How do you know there are dust mites?

I was told by a doctor that my reaction to sleeping in that room was most likely because of dust mites. The room itself isn't noticeably dusty and doesn't look or smell unclean. I will take antihistamines but try to avoid them as they give me headaches.

Thanks, riverpebbles, that looks worth a go and I'll check it out.

@riverpebbles

We use a plu in dust mite killer. When we stayed in an Airbnb recently we took it with us. Your family could leave it on for a couple of days before you arrive? Drontek Dust Mite Controller for AsthmaAllergies and Eczema, White ]]

Interesting - do you think it works? DD is highly allergic to dust mites and has asthma so I’m constantly looking for new ways to help her…

Schulte, one thing we did was to change to wool-filled duvets and pillows and it's helped a great deal. Not cheap, but it's certainly made a difference.

Yes, the difference in my dad's allergies is noticeable. You do have to plug it in, leave it a day or two, then hoover and damp dust, but then the cycle is broken.

Dd's, not dad's.

Fab thanks. Will try it! And thanks for the tip re wool duvets too. I’ve recently changed her curtains for washable ones so waiting to see if that has an effect.

Take your own dust mite proof bedding and mattress cover, try The Healthy House as a source.

Your guests shouldn't take it personally, you can't remove them completely.

At home avoid sprays, remove all clutter and freeze items that can't easily be cleaned.

Everyone has dust mites to a degree OP. The only thing you can do is hoover regularly to suck up the pellets and cover with dust mite proof bedding. Freezing pillows can help also

stayathomegardener, I'm wondering if the mites are in the carpet rather than the bedding as that's fairly new.

It's not our house that's the issue, just one we stay at from time to time, which makes it tricky.

Is it possible for you to take a steam cleaner with you? They usually come with a carpet attachment too.

(Obviously check with your host they don’t mind you using it).

Absolutely, I can't sit down on carpet for more than a few minutes.

Is it possible for you to take a steam cleaner with you?

It's possible, but would be unbearably awkward!

Just imagine the scenario, being invited to a family gathering and turning up with a steam cleaner for our bedroom. Bloody hell, no.

Just imagine the scenario, being invited to a family gathering and turning up with a steam cleaner for our bedroom. Bloody hell, no

Okay. Mine breaks down enough to fit in a bag for life.

I have to say I don’t think you’ve got many options that make it possible to avoid a conversation with your host about it 🤷‍♀️

I don’t think you’ve got many options that make it possible to avoid a conversation

Yeah, I'm readying myself for that This thread was mainly to explore solutions (and to have a moan). It would probably be better if we take something for them to use rather than ask them to research and buy stuff themselves.

Never used a steam cleaner. Do they make any noise?

Ds has a major dust mite allergy and they're everywhere. Even in the places you think you've cleaned carefully. Wet dusting and a good vacuum help, but don't stop it.

Never used a steam cleaner. Do they make any noise?

Not loads, comparable to a steam iron I reckon. Fairly quick to whizz round with.

Also, from your hosts perspective, it’s an ‘extra’ on top of whatever cleaning they’ve already done so slightly less awkward to bring up perhaps. If you put the emphasis on steam cleaning killing off any mites missed by vacuuming it’s less of a direct comment about their standards.