Karcher ensures another mite bites the dust!
Dubai, 22 December, 2015—Before
New Year resolutions are made, a frenzy of tidying and cleaning is
expected to hit the globe in the next few weeks, as people prepare to
welcome 2016.
In the UAE, the
weather is fine and joy inducing and not many are worried about staying
indoors and cleaning! But the changing season means that people
suffering from asthma, rhinitis or conjunctivitis would have to contend
with indoor and outdoor triggers such as dust mites, mould spores, pet
dander and micro-organisms living in air-conditioning vents, to name
just a few.
Karcher, the world
leader in innovative cleaning technology solutions, knows that while
cleaning is essential it has to be quick and easy, especially during the
winter months in the UAE.
Here are some tips to clean your home quickly and effectively to welcome 2016!
TIP 1: Wipe furniture with damp or antistatic cloth
Cleaning is a
double-edged sword. Wiping dust off surfaces actually releases allergens
like dust into the air. To avoid this, wipe furniture with a moist or
an antistatic cloth. This modern form of cleaning cloth (micro fibre cloth)
facilitates dust removal, as the particles are attracted by the
electric charge and adhere to the cloth. The general rule is dust first,
then vacuum.
TIP 2: Dilute cleaning agents with water
Some cleaning products
can trigger allergic reaction that could affect some people’s skin or
respiratory tract. Reduce the concentration of cleaning agents by
diluting them with water. Don’t worry: this won’t affect the cleaning
agent’s potency. However now highly Efficient, Hygienic &
Allergy-free Cleaning is possible without the use of chemicals with a
good steam cleaner such as the SC 1 Premium, SC 3 & SG 4/4 from Kärcher, which is ideal for ensuring hygienic cleanliness of all hard surfaces.
TIP 3: Keep rooms adequately ventilated while cleaning
Irritating cleaning
agents and air-borne dust in enclosed areas are a significant problem
for allergy sufferers. To prevent this, house-dust allergy sufferers
must always ensure there is good air circulation in the room when
cleaning. Effective room air purifiers or mesh screens on windows and
doors are also recommended to keep allergens at bay.
TIP 4: Fold bed covers; hang pillows and covers outdoors
Made beds looks nice,
but this also makes it easier for dust mites to survive because most of
the moisture produced during the night through perspiration remains
trapped under the bed cover. To prevent this, fold back the covers and
air the room. It also helps to hang pillows and covers outdoors for a
while. Remaining dust mites are destroyed by washing bed linen at 60 to
95 degrees Celsius or according to washing instructions. A good quality
Steam Cleaners with high pressure steam like Karcher will also kill dust
mites. House-dust allergy sufferers can also use encasings, which are
dust-mite-proof covers, for mattresses, pillows and covers.
TIP 5: Use vacuum cleaners with a water-filter system
These machines bind
the vacuumed dirt in water, making them ideal for allergy sufferers. The
DS 6.000 vacuum cleaner from Kärcher features a water filter for
thoroughly clean floors and fresher, dust-free air. The dirt not
retained in the water filter is collected in the machine with a HEPA 13
filter, which retains tiny dust particles as well as 99.99% of
allergy-triggering excrements from house dust mites.
The result: a clean start to 2016!
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Founded in 1935, the family-owned business is based in Winnenden, Germany and is the world's leading supplier of cleaning technology to the private, commercial and industrial sectors. The Middle East subsidiary opened its doors in 1998 and is located in Dubai. The Kärcher product range includes high-pressure cleaners, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, window vacs, vacuum sweepers, scrubber driers, vehicle washing bays, drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, dry ice blasters, cleaning agents, garden and household pumps, watering systems and drinking water dispensers.
Founded in 1935, the family-owned business is based in Winnenden, Germany and is the world's leading supplier of cleaning technology to the private, commercial and industrial sectors. The Middle East subsidiary opened its doors in 1998 and is located in Dubai. The Kärcher product range includes high-pressure cleaners, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, window vacs, vacuum sweepers, scrubber driers, vehicle washing bays, drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, dry ice blasters, cleaning agents, garden and household pumps, watering systems and drinking water dispensers.