. I don’t know if you have heard such an online rumor? Take the quilt to the sun and it will smell like mite bodies being roasted. When the sun is sunny, we always want to take out the quilt to bask in the sun and kill mites and bacteria. We have all smelled the smell on the Internet, which is very special and even a little good. Let’s take a look with you.
How does the smell of drying quilt come into being?
first of all, we should know that the structure of mites is actually mostly water. In addition, there are some substances such as protein. Being exposed to sunlight can not produce the above smell, but can only produce the pungent smell of protein being scorched. Therefore, the smell of drying quilts is obviously not produced in this way.
in fact, the key lies in the material of sunshine and quilt, that is, cotton, which contains some cotton fat.
after the cotton surface is exposed to the sun, the rising temperature will volatilize the taste of cotton. In addition, the ultraviolet rays in the sun will irradiate the surface of the quilt for a long time, so that the oxygen in it will change, and part of it will be converted into ozone and adsorbed on the surface of the quilt, so that the two odors are combined, There is the familiar taste of sunshine.
why should mites be removed?
mites are very common and tiny in nature. They can be seen only with the help of a microscope. Mites and their excreta are strong allergens. Some people will produce allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma because of mites. In addition, some skin diseases are also caused by mites, such as papular urticaria and acne. Generally, this kind of skin disease needs drug treatment and acarid treatment together to achieve better results. Mites can also accelerate the breeding of bacteria, block hair follicles, and cause fungal and bacterial infections.
In addition to the sun, how can I remove mites? In addition to washing, it is also the key. Due to the weather, it is impossible to always have such good sunshine. Daily cleaning is more important than sunshine. What do you wash? Put on supplies, daily wear of foreign objects and our own cleaning. Generally, pillow towels, bed sheets and pajamas should be cleaned once a week, daily clothes should be cleaned twice a week, and the cleaning frequency of personal clothes should be appropriately increased. Finally, the body should be cleaned in time, especially after exercise, the sweat and grease on the body need to be cleaned in time. Sulfur soap can be used appropriately to achieve the effect of mite removal.
when our clothes and bedding have been used for a period of time, we need to reassess its practical value. When the pillow loses elasticity or hardens, we should abandon it. A new pillow may benefit you more. The mattress should be cleaned every other period of time. It is recommended that a mattress should not be used for more than five years, Replace in time when appropriate.
Determine the quilt material → Determine the drying method according to the material → Determine the quilt drying time
1 and quilt material
according to the direction of the house. At present, there are three common materials
quilt
, which is filled with cotton, which is more traditional and common.
chemical fiber quilt (four hole cotton, seven hole cotton, etc.)
is filled with man-made fiber, common polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, cotton, etc.
protein quilt (silk, down, wool)
is filled with animal protein fiber material.
2 The drying method is determined according to the material.
quilt
is susceptible to moisture and needs to be dried frequently. It is best to dry in the sun for 2 ~ 3 hours every two weeks, and pat slightly to keep it fluffy and restore its softness.
and the old cotton wadding of the knot board needs to be loosened again after 2 ~ 3 years of pure cotton quilt, so as not to affect the warmth retention.
chemical fiber quilt
chemical fiber quilt is filled with polyester and other fibers, which is what we often call & ldquo; Seven hole quilt& ldquo; Nine hole Quilt & rdquo; Wait.
generally speaking, the chemical fiber quilt can be turned and dried after 1 ~ 2 months of use to keep it fluffy, and there is basically no need for special maintenance. Acrylic quilt can be washed once a year, which can effectively prevent bacterial breeding.
silk quilt
shall not be exposed to the sun for a long time. Try to avoid it from being directly exposed to the sun. It only needs to be lightly exposed to the sun for about 1 hour or two weeks. It is best to dry it in a cool and ventilated place for 2 hours. After drying, pat it gently with your hand to maintain its fluffy degree.
note that the silk quilt must be dried in a cool and ventilated place before storage, and cannot be stored in a humid and muggy environment.
wool quilt
needs to be dried regularly, but not too frequently. It can be dried in a ventilated place for 1 hour. Do not expose to the sun. High temperature will change the oil in the wool and produce a putrid smell, which will make the wool lose its elasticity. When storing wool quilt, just put it in a dry and ventilated place.
down quilt
due to the caking and deterioration of down after moisture absorption, it should be often taken to a ventilated place to dry, usually 1 ~ 2 hours.
remember not to be exposed to the sun. When drying, gently pat it with your hand or stick to restore the down to a natural and fluffy state, so as to avoid deterioration and bacterial breeding. When collecting, it should be placed in a ventilated and dry environment to prevent it from moisture and mildew.