So small you can hardly see them, members of the arachnid or spider family, the mighty dust mite is one of those amazing little creatures. Viewed through a microscope, the look like they belong in outer space.
But they are not found in outer space, they are found wherever soft furnishings are found. Your bed, only 10000 of the little mites there. Your lounge suite, carpets and even in you curtains.
Humans have a fear, some verging on paranoia, about the common dust mite. Yet they are harmless. They don’t bite, sting or even transmit diseases. Yes, public enemy number one is totally harmless.
If they are harmless, why the constant talk about removing them? The dust mite is harmless, it is what they leave behind that causes the problems. Dust mites excrete up to 20 tiny little pellets of fecal matter each and every day. Multiply that by 10000 in your bed and you 200 000 little pellets floating around. These pellets contain a protein that many people are allergic to.
Allergies to this protein range from very mild through to very severe. The only way to control the situation is by reducing the number of dust mites and, more importantly, reducing those pellets.
Basic regular laundering of all bedding helps along with good protection for your mattresses and pillows. Air filters can help remove many of these allergens. Regular vacuum cleaning with a quality vacuum cleaner and HEPA filter can be extremely effective as well.
The dust mite isn’t public enemy number one - but what it leaves behind should be.
Good quality vacuum cleaners will last years, particularly if you carry out regular maintenance. We also advise taking your vacuum cleaner into a certified dealer for maintenance at least once every twelve months. This will keep it top condition and deliver optimum performance.
Some maintenance tasks can be done at home, especially if you’re a pretty good handyman. The service manual is a great place to start and we at GoVacuum.com are always available for advice particularly when it comes to getting the right parts for your vacuum cleaner.
There are so many different vacuum cleaner parts available these days so it is hard to list each and every one of them on our site. If you are searching for a particular part and cannot find it, ask us. We are bound to either have it in stock or be able to advise you where to obtain it. Just remember - parts are not just parts. Make sure you get the right part for your particular brand and model.
At GoVacuum.com, we can supply:
Vacuum cleaner bags: we carry wide range of vacuum cleaner bags so check out our catalog or call us for more information.
Vacuum cleaner filters: good quality filters will help keep the air clean and fresh. If you need to replace your vacuum cleaner filter, then check our catalog first.
Vacuum cleaner belts: belts keep your machine throbbing so you need the very best quality - and we have the best in vacuum cleaner belts.
Remember, we here at GoVacuum.com are happy to help you find the right part for your vacuum cleaner.
This shows you the major downfall to bagless vacuums. This is typical of a bagless machine after only 1-3 years. The reason this happens is the main “HEPA” filter in the dirt cup gets dirty, (that’s the filters job is to capture dirt) and the motor has to work harder to try and vacuum todays dirt, through yesterdays dirt on the filter. You will NEVER hear a Sebo Upright make this noise because the bag on Sebo, as well as most other bagged machine, captures the dirt before going to your motor.
