dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Scott Schrader, cleaning expert at CottageCare, explains how sheets can become a hotbed for bacteria and allergens fairly quickly in the summer because sweat, body oils, dust mites, and skin cells accumulate quickly from excessive heat and humidity.
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The indoor air pollutants doing the most damage The biggest household offenders include tobacco and vape smoke, natural gas and wood-burning appliances, mold and mildew, pet dander, radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dust mites and pesticides.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Wash bedding weekly in hot water (130°F+) to reduce dust mites.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Wash these items in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes to significantly reduce dust mite allergens and remove pet dander, mold, and pollen before storage.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The indoor air pollutants doing the most damage The biggest household offenders include tobacco and vape smoke, natural gas and wood-burning appliances, mold and mildew, pet dander, radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dust mites and pesticides.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Wash bedding weekly in hot water (130°F+) to reduce dust mites.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Wash these items in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes to significantly reduce dust mite allergens and remove pet dander, mold, and pollen before storage.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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