Dust mites are microscopic pests that live in your bedding and can trigger allergic reactions - but a simple washing method can help eliminate them ...
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Do Dust Mites Bite?

They are everywhere. Dust mites live in soft fabrics, bedding, furniture, blinds, curtains and anywhere dust can settle. They feed on the detritus of our daily lives, such as dead skin cells and pet ...
The NHS also endorses washing at 60C, although they highlight that whilst dust mites dissolve in water, cooler washes will merely remove the allergen temporarily, as the mites survive and keep ...
DEAR READERS: One of the more interesting letters we received recently concerned dust mites, which are always a problem but especially during summer months when temperatures and humidity rise. I ...