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- Annie B. Bond
- June 3, 2006
- 8:22 pm
- 17 comments
If you, or anyone in your family, is allergic to dust, it turns out there are a number of quick fixes. One is that direct sunlight kills dust mites, as does water of 130F or higher, or freezing. The acid/vinegar in this mop formula will not only help deter the dust mites, but will neutralize the parts of the dust mites that are the allergens. This handy mop can be transformed into a dusting rag:
Dust Mite Mop
One part white distilled household vinegar
One part vegetable glycerin (found in health food stores)
Clean, natural-fiber rag/cloth, such as an old cotton or linen dish towel
Mop
Combine the liquid ingredients in a bowl, then soak the cloth in the mixture until it is saturated. Wring out the cloth and attach the cloth to the mop, and mop as usual. After use, wash the cloth in very hot water, 130F or higher. The high heat will kill the mites.
Note: Don’t overuse vinegar on no-wax floors.
Read more: Home, Household Hints, Non-Toxic Cleaning, , dust mites, mop formula
Adapted from Home Enlightenment, by Annie B. Bond (Rodale Press, 2005).
By Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Thanks. I use vinegar fro pretty much everything!
I've been washing my sheets and pillowcases in hot water for years. Glad to know it may make a difference.
What does the glycerin do? Anyone know?
it is heat that kills the mites. Vinegar helps the mite leavings from remaining an active allergen.
Thanks for the article.
I always use vinegar in mop water. I like to use Citra-Solv too. It smells good and the orange oil in it kills everything.
Good info. Thanks.
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vinegar is so useful in lots of ways thanks
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