dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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This includes things like dandruff, dead skin, dust mites, sweat, and even in accidental cases, urine and blood.
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Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
Sheets can collect bacteria, dust mites, and pet dander that may make those problems worse.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Clean your home regularly: Frequent cleaning can help reduce dust mites, pet dander, mold, and other indoor allergens.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 May 2025
If your topper doesn’t fully encase your mattress, consider a separate case that will protect your mattress from bedbugs, dust mites and allergens and layer your topper over that.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
Sheets can collect bacteria, dust mites, and pet dander that may make those problems worse.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Clean your home regularly: Frequent cleaning can help reduce dust mites, pet dander, mold, and other indoor allergens.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 May 2025
If your topper doesn’t fully encase your mattress, consider a separate case that will protect your mattress from bedbugs, dust mites and allergens and layer your topper over that.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dust mite
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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