House Dust Mite Basics

Dust mites are microscopic animals related to other mites, and ticks, in the class Arachnida, which also includes spiders, scorpions, harvestmen (daddy-longlegs), and similar eight-legged creatures. Classification of mites is always changing, but dust mites are currently placed in the order Astigmata, family Pyroglyphidae, and genus Dermatophagoides (translates to “skin-eater”).

The two most common species are:     

1.    North American house dust mite, Dermatophagoides farinae    

2.    European house dust mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus 

They both occur where human beings live, and where the humidity is optimal for their life cycle.

The Life Cycle of Dust Mites

Each dust mite has five life stages:

1. Egg
2. Larva (only six legs)
3. Protonymph (eight legs from this stage forward)
4. Tritonymph
5. Adult

Molting

After hatching from the egg, growth from one stage to the next is achieved by molting (shedding) the outer covering, called the exoskeleton. This “skin” is relatively inflexible and cannot accommodate great increases in the size of the mite. A newly-molted mite has a soft cuticle that briefly allows for an increase in size before it hardens again.

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis from egg to adult takes about one month, possibly shorter depending on temperature and humidity. The egg hatches in about one week. The larval stage lasts anywhere from three to ten days. The remaining life stages each take about 4-8 days on the way to adulthood. Aside from adding one pair of legs when they molt from larvae to protonymphs, dust mites gradually reach sexual maturity, the defining characteristic of the adult mite.

Protonymphs, tritonymphs, and adults have both an active and inactive period. Even though mites in all stages of the life cycle can be present throughout the year, the inactive tritonymphs are the mites most likely to survive the decline in humidity that occurs over the winter. They then become active again in spring, molting into adults.

Reproduction

Dust mites reproduce sexually, like most other kinds of animals. Male mites are very anxious to do so and a male may attach himself to a tritonymph female so as to be their when she molts and becomes an adult. Males have enlarged first and third pairs of legs, and a pair of ventral sucker-like organs on their bodies, the better to grasp the female.

Each female dust mite is capable of laying forty to eighty eggs in her one to three month lifespan as an adult. Thus, while dust mites are short-lived by human standards, they also reproduce rapidly.

Eat to Grow

Dust mites grow by feeding almost exclusively on the shed skin cells of mammals, especially humans. However, they need the help of a fungus to reduce the fat content of the skin cells before the mites can consume it.

The Service you need

Introduction

Hygientech Solutions limited is a company that was founded in mid 2010. Our core business is cleaning & sanitization of mattress and upholstery materials.

Hygientech solutions has the latest Mattress and upholstery Cleaning System which is based on a powerful, specially engineered portable cleaning device that generates incredible suction and high frequency pulsating waves, combined with a germ killing UV-C light to pulverize and extract  dust mites and other harmful debris that accumulate in the mattress and other upholstery.

 Hygientech services are unparalleled as we are the only company that owns and utilises this new and unique mattress cleaning system in the Eastern and Central African Region.

We deliver superior results as we not only focus on short term effects of sleeping in clean surroundings but also long term effects of sanitizing them for healthier living. 

 Our Vision is: To be the market leader in non chemical cleaning and sanitization of mattress and upholstery for healthy living.

Our Mission: To use the latest technology to promote healthy living through working with diligence, passion and commitment to our customers.

Core Values

1.    Commitment

2.      Trust

3.      Accountability

4.      Quality

Our Approach

We Are Driven By One Philosophy:  Deeper HUMAN INSIGHTS

                                                             More POWERFUL IDEAS

                                                                 Superior BUSINESS SENSE AND RESULTS

Who is the enemy?

The mattress is the dirtiest object to which we have an extremely close contact – and we spend at least 1/3 of our lifetime on!

Vacuuming and dusting mattresses tend to stir up dust in the air. Dust mites droppings are relatively heavy and they settle again in as little as twenty minutes.

Millions of microscopic dust mites that have medically been proven to trigger a whole host of allergic reactions like asthma, bronchitis, eczema and more.

A biotope for house dust mites, bacteria, viruses and spores, find ideal living and proliferation conditions within the mattress. Rancid sheds, dust, perspiration, urine, sperm and other body fluids all end up on the mattress!

 Even a thick bed linen cannot protect us against these micro-particles. The house dust mites, who appear in vast amounts - up to two million in one single mattress - produce mite excrements which contain allergen. The mite excrement, mixed with dust, is swirled around by every movement and gets into one's mouth, nose, and eyes and settles down on the skin. Among others, it is the cause of dangerous house dust allergies, with side effects like itchy irritations, inflammation of the mucous membrane, as well as bronchitis.

It is estimated that 70% of all allergy sufferers are allergic to dust. Dust mites are among the parasites that far exceed all others in severity and occurrence. Dust mite droppings are the primary source of dust mite allergens. They become airborne and are easily inhaled causing a person to sneeze, itch or even worse. They cause a runny nose, sneezing, clogged sinuses, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and asthma.

The thought of it creates disgust and itchy irritations!

It does not matter how new a mattress is, how often you change the sheets and mattress cover, or even if you take the time to vacuum it once in a while, as it is futile against these deeply embedded foes.

  Hypo-allergic mattresses are not safe either. It takes a clinically developed scientific and professional application to remove the enemy within. It takes Hygientech Solutions.

Because mattresses cannot be washed, This chemical-free disinfection method has also proved to be a brilliant solution in the medical field. The cleaning process is harmless to material and thus, suitable for all sorts of mattresses. The mattress does not need to be moved. It is recommended to have all mattresses cleaned every 6 to 12 months.

The free Test!

1. All we need is a few minutes of your time to perform Hygientech’s free No obligation test. 
2. There’s no need to remove the mattress from the frame, all we require is a small exposed corner. You will be amazed at what we are going to find.
3. We shall also perform a simple allergen test, which will enable you to see firsthand, the level of contamination that exists in an easy to read colour coded format. It’s that simple.

How it works

The Cleaning and Sanitizing System combines high frequency, pulsating waves, incredible suction and a patented high intensity germ killing. UVC light to pulverize and extract all the dust mites, bacteria, virus, fungal spores, harmful organisms and other sediment that accumulates in your mattresses, or any upholstered item in your home car or business.

The entire Hygientech process is a dry chemical free process so there’s no odour, no drying time and it’s safe for any type of mattress, from crib to king-size.

Is it Safe? 

The scientifically proven Hygientech Mattress and Upholstery cleaning and sanitizing process is a safe way to disinfect any mattress and or upholstery item. The service is affordable, it’s simple and it promotes a healthy way of life.

It is time to fight back and eliminate dust mites and other particles in mattress and upholstery that are a health risk. It is time you consulted with Hygientech Solutions for help.

While Eliminating your sleep enemy...

Our formula is specialized in the cleaning of mattresses on location. To start this off,

1. You; the customer, contacts Hygientech Solutions by phone or email. 
2. Hygientech Solutions contacts you; the customer, on the same day to make an appointment.
3. Hygientech Solutions pays you; the customer, a visit on the agreed date and time and does a demonstration using our specialized equipment. This includes cleaning with powerful UVC lamps to kill dust mites, bacteria and other pathogens.
4. The cleaning process takes about 15-20 minutes per mattress.
5. Your mattress is immediately ready for use.
6. The customer and Hygientech Solutions agree on the next time of service (Normally after six months)

Company directors:

1.   Marketing –Muli Musyoka – 0724-572720

The Only Certified Tricologist in East and Central Africa

And a Training Executive with Haco Industries

2.   Administration & Operations – Shadrack Musyoka – 0721-408533

A Business Administration Graduate who holds a Diploma in Planning and Management

He is also a mentor and a Youth Development Officer with

The Kenya Red Cross Society

3.   Finance –Hussein A. Hussein –  0721-990542

A CPA Finalist and a BA degree holder Finance Option

A certified Accountant formerly with Posta

Business Offices: –

Ndia Kuu RD Mombasa Old Town

P.O Box 83100 – 80100

Mombasa.

Kenya.

Email: hygientechsolutions@gmail.com   

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