How to get rid of mites and bedbugs naturally: the power of steam for a clean environment

spend money on detergents, disinfectants and various types of traditional cleaning products. Sometimes all it takes is a little water and a high-performance product, such as a steam generator.

In this article we’ll discover how, even by opting for clean environment, you can keep your home and your bed safe, providing your whole family with the well-being and peace of mind it deserves.

Why dust mites and bedbugs are an increasingly common household problem

In recent years, the presence of dust mites and bedbugs has grown exponentially... and it’s not the fault of less thorough cleaning, but an environmental issue. Rising temperatures have, in fact, caused an improvement in the living conditions of these pests, making cities and, in particular, homes and beds, the ideal place for them to live and proliferate.

Although different, both these pests are very easy to proliferate:

• Mites feed on dead cells, which is why mattresses, pillows and sofas are their ideal habitat. Although invisible, they can lead to important health consequences, aggravating allergies, respiratory failures and asthma;
• Bedbugs feed on human blood, causing significant skin reactions. These insects, characterised by their oval, brownish bodies, move mainly at night and hide between the seams of mattresses and pillows. Bites from these parasites can lead to major rashes with intense itching.

Today, the sporadic presence of these parasites has turned into a full-blown infestation, leading to physical ailments and dermatitis, with important consequences on the daily activities and general well-being of those affected.

For this reason, identifying environmentally friendly solutions that can be used on an ongoing basis has become essential: not only as prevention, but also as pest control, to ensure constant, effective and sustainable cleaning to protect your family and your four-legged friends.

Why it is important to choose environmentally friendly cleaning solutions

Choosing environmentally friendly solutions for cleaning is no longer an option, but a priority. The growing concern for the environment, in fact, has led to the need to change one’s daily habits, favouring conscious and green choices, at the expense of traditional cleaning products.

Choosing a more environmentally friendly cleaning mode, in fact:

• Allows decreasing mass plastic production. More conscious choices limit the compulsive purchase of detergents, reducing the accumulation of dosers, containers and dispensers, and limiting waste production;
• Avoids releasing toxic or harmful substances into the environment. Many detergents contain chemicals in them, which damage nature right from the production stages;
• Protects your health and that of your loved ones. Imagine having to clean the mattress, sofa, cushions and curtains in your home weekly or even daily to rid them of germs, bacteria and bedbugs. The accumulation of chemicals and potentially harmful substances on fabrics can have important consequences on you, your loved ones and your pets, making your home environment clean, but not safe.

To overcome this, the ideal solution is to revolutionise normal cleaning methods, opting for low-impact green solutions such as steam!

Why to steam clean

Steam is an excellent sustainable ally for your daily cleaning.

Did you know that for mites to be eliminated, temperatures above 60° must be reached, while for bedbugs the heat must be above 160°?
All this you can simply achieve with steam. Say goodbye to cleaners, detergents, miracle products and more: all you need to rid your home of bedbugs and mites is a good steam cleaner, such as the GV EGON VAC.

This professional item designed to simplify the cleaning of your home uses heat to eliminate all kinds of pests from your surfaces, offering you a clean and safe environment, free of potentially harmful chemicals.

But not only that. Steam is an excellent ally for all-round cleaning of your home, allowing you to work thoroughly on different types of surfaces and dirt, such as:

• Ovens and cookers;
• Stainless steel surfaces;
• Stone, ceramic and stoneware floors;
• Glass windows and mirrors;
• Soft toys and toys;
• Kennels and bedding;
• Toothbrushes and brushes;
• Sponges and rags;
• Fouling and oily stains.

Steam can, in fact, be used on many different types of cleaning, always guaranteeing the highest level of cleanliness and excellent sanitisation. 

How to use a steam cleaner 

As we have seen, the steam cleaner is an excellent ally for cleaning all kinds of surfaces, ensuring an excellent level of sanitisation and removing germs and bacteria. Using this type of equipment is very easy and its very structure will allow reaching every spot you wish, to remove even the most hidden dirt.

Here is how to correctly use your steam cleaner:

1. Identify the surface to be worked on and, if possible, rid it of any crumbs, dust, dirt or coarse debris;
2. Fill the tank with water, taking into account the limit indicated on the model or in the user manual. If possible, opt for demineralised water: you will avoid limescale build-up;
3. Switch on the device and wait for it to warm up completely, monitoring the operating light;
4. Apply steam slowly, keeping the nozzle close to the surface but without applying pressure. Insist on mattress seams, sofa folds, tile joints and all critical points;
5. Remove residual moisture with a clean cloth.

In just one go you will have cleaned and sanitised your surface, ridding it of pests, germs and bacteria and giving you and your family the safety you deserve.

Steam cleaner accessories you can’t do without

If you want to get even more performance, accuracy and good results from your steam cleaner, you can equip your Lavor steam cleaner with many specialised accessories that will enable you to speed up and further improve your cleaning.

Some of the best accessories for steam cleaners are:

• Steam lance, to direct the jet precisely to corners and joints.
• The rectangular or triangular brush. The former is suitable for use on floors and flat surfaces. The latter is particularly suitable for upholstery, fabrics and mattresses;
• Textile cloth, to be applied to brushes to remove any dirt and moisture;
• Round brushes, ideal for intensive cleaning of joints and tiles;
• Glass window accessory with built-in squeegee;

Angled spraying gun, designed to reach even the most hidden places.

In this way, you can make the most of your steam cleaner, protecting the environment and keeping your home free and protected from pests, dirt, germs and bacteria.