Green light to baking soda and essential oils: to eliminate mites before the change of season, 30 grams and 15 drops are enough, also on curtains and mattresses. It really works, and without spending more than 5 euros.
Mites don’t go on vacation. Indeed, it is precisely between September and October that they multiply more easily, thanks to the humidity and return of the first blankets. Their favorite habitat? Mattresses, cushions, rugs and curtains, where they can remain undisturbed for months. Yet, with some natural remedy, it is possible to drastically reduce their presence at home, without resorting to aggressive chemicals.
Also tested by those suffering from seasonal allergies, these DIY methods have proven effective already after a few days. The secret? Act before the cold starts, taking advantage of the still warm days to treat fabrics and surfaces. Here’s how to do it.
Natural ideas to reduce mites in the house
Saying goodbye to mites does not necessarily mean resorting to chemical spray. There are natural, simple and cheap solutions, which are easily found in the kitchen. The most effective duo? Baking soda e Eucalyptus essential oil. The first absorbs humidity and smells, hindering the proliferation of mites; The second keeps them away with its pungent aroma. For the mattress or sofa, just mix 30 g of bicarbonate with 15 drops of oilspread the dust with a strainer and let it act an hour before sucking. Alternatively, they can be added lavender oil o tea tree oilideal for a relaxing and purifying touch.
For curtains and rugs, however, a mixture of warm water and essential oils (20 drops in half a liter) is useful, to be sprayed every 4-5 days. A simple trick for the wardrobe: a handkerchief with a few drops of eucalyptus near the linen keeps mites away even during the winter.
How to use bicarbonate and essential oils in the critical points
To really work, green remedies against mites must be applied where these microorganisms nest more easily. It is therefore not enough to spray in the air or perfume the cushions: a targeted and constant intervention is needed.
In particular, it is good to intervene on:
- Mattresses (at least once a month, even if only with baking soda);
- Cushions (washable, preferably at 60 ° C);
- Rugs (to be aspired and deal with oils every 7-10 days);
- Curtains (vaporize essential oils or wash them hot);
- Fabric sofas (suck and sprinkle with bicarbonate every 2 weeks);
- Plush and textile objects (put them in the freezer for 24 hours in case of serious allergies).
A practical example? A fabric sofa exposed to the sun for a few hours after applying the baking soda is drier, clean and without smells, even on wet days of the end of September.
It is not magic: it is just a matter of constancy. What if you make a mistake? Don’t worry, bicarbonate does not stain and natural oils evaporate without leaving residues. Better, however, do a test on a hidden corner, especially with delicate fabrics.
Necessary to say goodbye to mites with natural remedies
There is no need to take an incette of expensive products: to create an effective anti-acar kit and green, few elements, cheap and multifunction are enough. Here’s what to always have at hand:
- Baking soda (better in 1 kg large jar);
- Essential oils: eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, limone;
- Straw or fine sieve to distribute bicarbonate;
- Empty sprayer to prepare liquid solutions;
- Microfiber cloth for final cleaning;
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filteruseful for those suffering from allergies.
With less than 5 euros, a complete treatment for mattress, sofa and curtains can be made. A small investment that is worth much more than many sprays on the market.
Quick steps for effective treatment
Even if natural remedies require patience, the procedure is not complicated. A few gestures are enough, to be repeated every 2-3 weeks, to keep the presence of mites under control. Here are the essential passages:
- Mix 30 g of bicarbonate with 15 drops of essential oil (eucalyptus or lavender);
- Sift the mixture with a strainer on the mattress or dry sofa;
- Leave At least 60 minutes, with open windows if possible;
- Aspire well all the surfaces treated;
- Vaporize Curtains and fabrics with water and essential oils;
- Repeat Every 15-20 days, also alternating the oils to vary the perfume.
An extra tip? Use this treatment after slamming the cushions or before changing the sheets: the result will be even more appreciable.
Errors to avoid in anti-acar treatments
When using natural remedies against mites, there are some common mistakes that risk frustrating any effort. Better to avoid them right away:
- Use too much essential oilrisking to grease the fabrics;
- Suck too earlywithout giving time to baking soda to act;
- Forget curtains and rugsreal powder receptacles;
- Skip the treatments in the cold monthswhen instead they serve more;
- Underestimate the plushoften responsible for allergies in children.
A small anecdote? In a wet apartment in the city, after a month of constant use of the bicarbonate and oils mix, the allergic symptoms have reduced drastically, according to what has been reported by those who tested it.
Conservation and maintenance of green remedies
Once the anti-acar remedies are prepared, it is important to keep them correctly to maintain its effectiveness. Essential oils, for example, must be kept away from light and heat, preferably in amber bottles.
Bicarbonate must be kept in hermetic containers, sheltered from humidity. The sprayer with oils and water can be kept in the fridge for a few days, but better to prepare the solution at the moment to avoid losses of effectiveness.
As for maintenance, it is useful to mark the dates of the treatments on the calendar, so not to be forgotten the calls every 2-3 weeks. And if you change season, you can take advantage to wash all textiles hot and start with a deeper cleaning.
Ultimately, saying goodbye to mites naturally does not require miracles but constant attention and small regular gestures.
And with autumn at the gates, this is precisely the right time to start.
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