Quick Reminder Chart

   YOU CAN USE ALL OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES UNTIL YOU FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

     1.  Pull the bedsheets back upon arising.
          This allows the moisture and humidity to evaporate creating a dry
          environment that dust mites hate.  If your bed is near a window, sunlight kills 
          dust mites immediately. 

     2.  Wash bedding weekly in hot water, 130˚ minimum, to kill dust mites.

     3.  Spray all bedding, especially pillows, with essential oil spray recipe between
          washings.

     4.  Vacuum carpet once per week including under bed.

     5.  Spray carpet monthly with essential oil spray recipe*.  Allow to dry, then
          vacuum thoroughly.

     6.  Dry pre-shrunk blankets or comforters on high heat setting in dryer to kill dust
          mites.

     7.  Wash delicate blankets or comforters in cold or lukewarm water, following
          manufacturer' instructions, adding essential oil recipe for laundry** to rinse
          water.

     8.  Mist your room using a diffuser or mist fountain to help alleviate respiratory
          symptoms, kill dust mites, and raise humidity levels as discussed in this article.  
          "Humidity Control to Prevent Illness".


*   Add 32 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 1/2 tsp. witch hazel or vodka in  4 oz  tap water to spray bottle.  Shake and spray onto carpet or fabric.  Shake bottle repeatedly while spraying. 

** Add 32 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 1 tsp. of witch hazel or vodka to 1 cup of tap water in small jar.  Shake and pour into washer during rinse cycle when rinse water is nearly full.