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How often should a mattress be
cleaned?
Cleaning frequency depends on several factors. A
sample taken from the mattress will show the level of
contaminants, which then can guide us
to an appropriate cleaning schedule based on your individual needs.
Conditions such as health factors, humidity levels, family pets, and
personal preferences must all be taken into account.
Why can't I just
vacuum my own mattress?
You can...BUT it's
important to know this: if your vacuum does not use a HEPA filter,
your vacuuming efforts will be stirring up the
contaminants, but not effectively collecting them. And, as a result,
your allergies and/or asthma symptoms could be made even worse. Our
cleaning process combines high-powered
vibration and suction, high-intensity UVC germicidal lights, and
sanitizing spray to reduce and remove the dust mites and dirt, as
well as all the other contaminants that are deeply embedded in the
mattress.
Isn't cleaning my
mattress pretty pointless, since there are other allergens
throughout my house I can't escape?
Your assumption: if you
cannot avoid
all the allergens all the time there is no point
in trying to avoid any of them, is a common mistake made
by many allergy sufferers. This notion, however, is
just not true! Physicians and allergy experts agree that
breathing in airborne allergens is a cumulative problem. They'll
tell you that any measures you can take to avoid additional
allergens will help your system from becoming totally
overwhelmed which, in turn, could trigger an allergy or asthma
attack.
Environmental controls
are helpful solutions that can reduce allergen exposure.
Click here to see ways to Protect Your Bedroom From Dust Mites.
How long does the
cleaning process usually take?
It depends on the size of
mattress but, in general, the cleaning process takes approximately
30 to 45 minutes for a single or double (full), and 50 to 60 minutes
for queen and king sizes. Start to finish, our service technicians
"plan" about 1 hour/per mattress.
Is there
any "wait time" after you finish, or can we immediately use the bed?
The final phase of the
cleaning
process includes a light spray we mist the bed with. So "wait time"
is about 20 to 30 minutes.
What’s in
the misting spray? Is it a harsh chemical?
The spray is a combination plant
and mineral base--there are no
chemicals in it at all. It
is a highly effective
antibacterial, antiviral sanitizing spray
that
neutralizes the proteins
of dust mites on contact, and drastically slows the growth and
reproduction of any bacteria, fungi, and molds for up to 12 weeks.
This
sanitizing spray is safe for people and pets, and is suitable
for carpets, bedding, mattresses
and upholstery.
Will there be
a big mess after you finish?
Absolutely not!. We leave the
room exactly as we found it. Our service technicians are
trained in both Cleaning Methods & Techniques and Customer
Service. X-MITES prides itself in its highly-professional
ways. Customer satisfaction is VERY important to us!
Can cleaning my mattress
cure my allergies?
Unfortunately no, but it will help reduce
the severity and frequency of
your symptoms. About 85% of
asthmatics and allergy sufferers are allergic to the
allergens in dust mite proteins and dust mite excrement, and
therefore, obtain considerable relief after a mattress
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I
recently bought a new mattress, at what point will it need
cleaning?
A new
mattress, if used on a regular
basis, will benefit from a
cleaning after 1 years use, or,
perhaps sooner, if conditions call for it
Is a very old mattress even worth
cleaning?
Usually, yes.
While old mattresses will have much higher levels of
dirt, debris and dust
mites, if the mattress itself is
still structurally sound, it's well worth the money to have it
cleaned. Our
cleaning process is extremely effective
and will make even a very old
mattress clean and
fresh again.
Is there a
time of the year when dust mites are a bigger problem? Like summer,
for instance, because of higher humidity levels?
It seems logical that summer
would be the worst season for dust mites because of the warmer
temperatures
and the higher humidity, but
research has shown that, in fact, dust mites are a problem all year
long. Winter, in particular, is a problematic dust mite time because people
tend to spend more
time indoors with their windows
and doors closed.
I hear a lot about
special mattress
covers being used to prevent allergies. What is your "take" on them?
People who suffer from allergies
and/or asthma may find some relief with the use of a protective
mattress cover. It is critical, however, to only use them on a new
or newly-cleaned mattress as, otherwise, the cover will act as an
incubation container, allowing molds, mites, fungi, etc. to steadily
increase. Also, the recommended weekly washings can make for a
cumbersome, time-consuming task. We believe regular, professional
cleanings are an easier and more effective way to keep your
mattresses clean and healthy.
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