Pests such as dust mites, bed bugs and moths are a nightmare for many households. Not only do they cause allergies, itchiness and damage to clothes, they're also difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, there's one environmentally-friendly and effective solution: steamers. A recent study revealed their impressive effectiveness against these three pests.
A natural method to combat pests
Far from harmful chemicals, steam offers a simple, non-toxic solution for cleaning your home. Thanks to the intense heat it generates, it eliminates harmful insects and their eggs in just a few seconds. But how effective is it really? That's precisely what a study has set out to find out.
The study in detail: dust mites, bed bugs and moths up against steam
The study was carried out in a 30m³ (1000 cubic feet) room, replicating home conditions as closely as possible, with a temperature of 20°C and 65% humidity. The targets: dust mites, bed bugs and clothes moths, were exposed to steam from two models of steamer: the Minilys and the Victor. The results are impressive:
Vertical steamer - Minilys:
- Mites: 100% mortality in 20 seconds
- Bed bugs: 100% mortality in 5 seconds
- Clothes moths: 100% mortality in 5 seconds
Portable steamer - Victor:
- Mites: 100% mortality in 20 seconds
- Bed bugs: 100% mortality in 5 seconds
- Clothes moths: 100% mortality in 3 seconds
These results show that steam is a formidable weapon against these pests, exterminating both adult insects and their eggs. In just a few seconds, you can naturally sanitise your home, without any risk of danger to the health of you and your family.
Why choose steam to disinfect your home?
Steam has a number of advantages:
- Environmentally-friendly: no chemicals are required.
- Safe: safe for children, pets and allergy sufferers.
- Effective: proven results in just a few seconds.
Unlike insecticides, which can leave toxic residues, steam evaporates quickly, leaving only clean, disinfected surfaces. What's more, it easily penetrates fabrics, mattresses and other surfaces, steaming hard-to-reach places to eradicate pests at the source.
The steamer, an ally against parasites
The study confirms what many users already suspected: steamers are extremely effective at eliminating dust mites, bed bugs and moths from clothes. As well as leaving your clothes spotless, these are appliances that help you keep your home healthy, without harsh chemicals. For anyone looking for a powerful, natural way to get rid of pests, a clothes steamer is the must-have solution.
So, are you ready to turn your steamer into a secret weapon against pests?
* Source: Laboratory study conducted for SteamOne - April 2021