The tiny powder has sharp edges which tear into the protective layer of dust mites exterior.
Diatomaceous earth on carpet dust mites.
How to apply diatomaceous earth to kill dust mites.
Then i noticed whenever i went into another room after sleeping i would start sneezing.
Use a steam cleaner.
I sprinkled it all around my bedroom floors and my allergies totally went away so i could sleep.
It s particularly effective for the mattress carpet mats and other fabric covered items.
Also put the dust around the legs of beds couches and other furniture that might attract bedbugs or other insects.
Spread the powder on carpet and furniture.
Diatomaceous earth saved me from my dust mite allergy.
It then dries out the organism upon contact and once the dust mites are void of fluid they are exterminated.
Diatomaceous earth is a lethal agent for pests shaped with an exoskeleton such as dust mites.
Applying diatomaceous earth is best done in dry form.
A steam cleaner or steam mop can be one of your best arsenals against dust mites.
To kill dust mites sprinkle diatomaceous earth over the carpet and allow it to rest for 2 3 days.
How to use diatomaceous earth for dust mites.
This was truly an ah ha moment.
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.
However for dust mites it is best to use the dry powdered form through a flour sifter.
There are some practical uses for wet applications such as on plants.
The rest of the house still had dust mites of course.