Dust mites and bed bugs are very different pests, but no one wants either inside their mattress. These prolific pests can be very hard to eradicate if they get a grip on your bedding, which is why ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Dust mites are usually the last thing on our mind when looking for ways to ...

The NHS similarly recommends washing at 60 degrees; though they point out that whilst dust mites dissolve in water, washing ...

Anesthesiologist Dr. Myroslav Figura suggests leaving your bed unmade for a period after waking. This allows trapped moisture ...

Based on two dozen clinical trials, U.S. researchers find that expensive mattress covers make no difference in reducing dust mite allergies or their symptoms. Up to 40 percent of the world population ...

Heavy exposure to dust mites before age 2 is linked to developing asthma Researchers studied 46 Utah County homes with swamp coolers to look for dust mites Only one home in the entire study had enough ...

According to Dyson, bed mattresses contain anywhere between 10,000 and two million dust mites that churn out around 40 million droppings per day. To deal with the pesky critters and provide relief for ...

Whether you know for sure that you have bed bugs or dust mites living in your bed sheets or are just exploring preventative measures to make sure they never can, you might be wondering how to get rid ...

Dr Figura suggests you leave your bed unmade for a while in the morning as making the bed sooner traps moisture, creating an ideal environment for dust mites.