Dust mites are microscopic bugs that mainly live in primarily in:
They do not bite you but their "poo" will cause allergic symptoms ranging from
If these symptoms are worse when your in your bed and you get relief outside then dust mites are the likely cause. Read on to learn how to solve your allergic symptoms or 🔗click here to see the full list of dust mite allergy symptoms
1) Wash bedding at ≥60 °C every 4–7 days (jump)
2) Remove fabrics they tray dust such as abrics (soft toys, heavy throws, extra cushions) (jump)
3) Clean top-to-bottom weekly (damp dust first, then HEPA vacuum) (jump)
4) dust-mite-proof Protectors for mattress, pillows and duvet (jump)
5) humidity under 50% 24/7 (jump)
6) Replace carpets with hard floors where possible (jump)
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Encase your mattress, pillows and duvet. A good protector creates a barrier so dust mites and their allergens can’t get in or out. Mites trapped inside starve; new mites can’t "infect" your bedding.
The Diagram below shows how dust mite mattress protectors help get rid of dust mites.
1. Mattress: Dust Mites are trapped between mattress and protector and die.
2. Encasement / Protector: mites are forced to stay on the outside, they cannot live in protector so move to your bedding.
3. On your bedding: Dust mites will struggle to live here due to weekly washing
4. Hot Wash: Dust mites and all their allergens will be removed at hot 60° Wash
Not all protectors are made equal when picking a protector make sure it has this:
iDustMite Protectors have a clinical look which might not fit your cosy home look but they are the very best at protecting your bed from dust mites and have every "Critical" and "Good" to have feature
Below 50% relative humidity is the sweet spot. Mites pull moisture from the air — dry the room and they struggle.
Tips: don’t dry laundry indoors; ventilate bathrooms; keep windows closed when outdoor humidity is high.
HEPA filters capture tiny particles (down to 0.3 microns). That means fewer allergens floating around for your nose, eyes and skin to react to.
A consistent cleaning routine makes a huge difference in reducing dust mites. The aim is to clear away the dust they feed on — mostly dead skin cells — before it settles back into your bedding, furniture, or carpets.
Start from the top down: clean ceiling fans, shelves, picture frames and wardrobes first. Dust always falls, so working from high to low prevents clean surfaces below from being re-contaminated.
Damp dust: use a slightly damp microfibre cloth so particles stick instead of going airborne. Dry dusting just stirs allergens back into the room.
Ventilate wisely: open windows while cleaning if outdoor humidity is under 50%. If it’s higher, keep windows closed and run a dehumidifier so mites don’t get the moisture they need to survive.
HEPA vacuum after dusting: move slowly over carpets, rugs, sofas, curtains and skirting boards. A slow pass lets the filter capture fine dust particles mites rely on.
Focus on the bed:
Vacuum the mattress and pillows (with encasements on).
Keep dust mite protectors in place — they block allergens from escaping.
If it’s been more than a month, wash the encasement covers at 60 °C (or follow care instructions).
Wash bedding: launder sheets and pillowcases weekly at 60 °C, duvet covers every 1–2 weeks, and pillows/duvets as per their label.
Don’t forget soft furnishings: curtains, rugs and fabric chairs should be vacuumed weekly or steam cleaned if they can’t be replaced.
Finish strong: always empty your vacuum outdoors or into a sealed bag so mite debris doesn’t escape back into the room.
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Dust mite allergy can affect your skin, breathing, eyes, sleep and energy. If you recognise several of these, the steps above will help reduce exposure.
