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The Science of Ultra-Fresh

Dust Mites

Ultra-Fresh and Dust Mites

“Allergies to dust mites are the sixth most important health problem in the world today.”
World Health Organization 1995

“There is sufficient evidence of a causal relationship between dust mite allergen exposure and the development of asthma in susceptible children.”
National Academy of Sciences, 2000¹

“House dust mites are the major cause of perennial allergy in Britain.”
British Medical Journal²

Health experts around the world agree that allergies to dust mites are a very serious health problem today and Ultra-Fresh can help.

Ultra-Fresh treated articles create an inhospitable environment for dust mites. There will always be dust mites in the world but Ultra-Fresh can eliminate them from bedding, carpets, furniture and other areas in the home.

While Ultra-Fresh will not cure asthma. Ultra-Fresh treated articles are part of a general programme of asthma control in the home. They are useful where more extreme measures may not be practical or desirable.


	Example of articles that have been successfully treated with Ultra-Fresh against dust mites;
	PRODUCT	USES
	Polyurethane foam	Mattresses, furniture, mattress pads
	Mattress ticking	Mattresses
	Flooring and floor coverings	Laminate flooring, carpets and rugs
	Bedding products	Sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads
	Feathers and Down	Duvets, pillows
	Polyester staple fibre	Duvets, pillows, mattress pads
	Fabric	Curtains, blinds, upholstery

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1) Clearing the Air, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, 2000
2) Cross, S, Buck, S, Hubbard, J, Allergy in General Practice, BMJ 1998,316:1584-1587 (23 May),

Please note that, while the use of Ultra-Fresh products as an aid in the protection of human health is permitted in many countries around the world, the current Ultra-Fresh registrations in some countries only permit antimicrobial claims which are related to the protection of the treated article and not to human health.

Ultra-Fresh customers in the United States and Canada may not make claims related to the control of dust mites.

Please contact TRA for information on any specific Ultra-Fresh application.


	Ultra-Fresh products are sold throughout the world, but not all information on this web site may be applicable in all countries. In some instances legal requirements may limit which Ultra-Fresh products are available, what uses for those products are permitted, or what claims may be made for those products or for Ultra-Fresh treated articles. If you are not certain about the restrictions and requirements in your country or in the countries where your treated articles may be sold or have any other questions concerning Ultra-Fresh products and treated articles please first contact Thomson Research Associates for assistance in all instances. Ultra-Fresh products should be distributed, sold and used only in accordance with government regulations and the specifications on their labels. Ultra-Fresh is a registered Trademark of Thomson Research Associates.