There are some practical uses for wet applications such as on plants.
Diatomaceous earth on carpet dust mites.
The tiny powder has sharp edges which tear into the protective layer of dust mites exterior.
However for dust mites it is best to use the dry powdered form through a flour sifter.
A steam cleaner or steam mop can be one of your best arsenals against dust mites.
You can use diatomaceous earth to eliminate dust mites in your home.
Then i noticed whenever i went into another room after sleeping i would start sneezing.
Diatomaceous earth is a lethal agent for pests shaped with an exoskeleton such as dust mites.
To kill dust mites sprinkle diatomaceous earth over the carpet and allow it to rest for 2 3 days.
The rest of the house still had dust mites of course.
How to apply diatomaceous earth to kill dust mites.
Follow these steps and you can keep dust mites infestations under control with diatomaceous earth.
I sprinkled it all around my bedroom floors and my allergies totally went away so i could sleep.
Then use a hepa vacuum cleaner to remove the diatomaceous earth and the carcasses of dust mites.
Diatomaceous earth saved me from my dust mite allergy.
To apply diatomaceous earth which comes as a powdery dust use a feather duster or paint brush to apply an even barely visible layer of dust around the edge of your carpet.
Spread the powder on carpet and furniture.
How to use diatomaceous earth for dust mites.
It then dries out the organism upon contact and once the dust mites are void of fluid they are exterminated.
Applying diatomaceous earth is best done in dry form.
Use a steam cleaner.