A simple washing procedure with eucalyptus oil for controlling house dust mites and their allergens in clothing and bedding

摘要: In many countries, allergy to mites is a major risk factor for asthma. 1 Reducing exposure house dust mite allergen from bedding and clothing likely be an important environmental control measure asthma management prevention. Al though more than 95% of can removed items by washing in cold or warm water, 2 this does not significantly reduce the live populations because killing requires at 55 ° C. We previously demonstrated laboratory studies that several essential oils emulsified low concentrations detergent Tween form effective acaricides. 3 However, available general public. study we demonstra te eucalyptus oil, which widely formulated with specific kitchen concentrate inexpensive acaricidal wash. also demonstrate its ability recovery wild found blankets during normal machine washing.