dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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For starters, upholstered headboards can accumulate dust mites over time.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Allergens such as pollen or dust mites can cause severe inflammation of the nasal tissues – again impeding proper function of the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Linens, mattresses, and upholstered furniture can harbor dust mites, allergens, or even bacteria that are nearly impossible to remove.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Upholstered headboards can also collect dust mites over time.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Allergens such as pollen or dust mites can cause severe inflammation of the nasal tissues – again impeding proper function of the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Linens, mattresses, and upholstered furniture can harbor dust mites, allergens, or even bacteria that are nearly impossible to remove.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Upholstered headboards can also collect dust mites over time.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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