dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Steam cleaning fabric surfaces kills dust mites and bacteria.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Make the basement less attractive to moisture-seeking pests like cockroaches and dust mites.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Hot water helps to effectively kill bacteria and dust mites and more thoroughly disinfect fabrics to ensuring proper sanitization.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The dermatologist reiterated that moisture trapped on the pillowcase can harbor bacteria, fungi and dust mites.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Make the basement less attractive to moisture-seeking pests like cockroaches and dust mites.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Hot water helps to effectively kill bacteria and dust mites and more thoroughly disinfect fabrics to ensuring proper sanitization.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The dermatologist reiterated that moisture trapped on the pillowcase can harbor bacteria, fungi and dust mites.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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