For the last couple of years, I’ve been dealing with allergies, sneezing mostly at night as I tried to sleep. So I decided to see a doctor. “Wow, you’re very allergic to dust mites,” he said after the ...

Dust mites are the scourge of allergy sufferers everywhere. They are microscopic insects, not detectable to the human eye, that feed on human and animal skin shedding. They breed prolifically, and ...

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 ...

Dust mites are microscopic creatures that thrive in warm, humid environments. Because they eat dead skin cells and pet dander, they can find a comfortable habitat in your home's bedding, furniture, ...

The more we learn about microbiology in our homes, the more we realize our homes are dirtier than we once thought. However, as an expert vacuum tester, I can reveal that no, you don't need a mattress ...

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 ...

You’re cleaning your house (again), and as you wipe the thick layer of grime off yet another shelf, you ask yourself, “Why is my house so dusty?” Dust is a common problem in every home, and ...

From toothbrushes festering in “toilet plume” to pillows packed with dust mites, Lynsey’s here to expose the unseen grime.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A weekly 4-hour presoaking of bed linens with laundry detergent and bleach, followed by standard washing in warm water, is likely to kill most dust mites, a new study shows ...