Allergies, Inside & Out

The following is an Editorial Resource from YourTotalHealth.

Can I vacuum away dust mites?

Your vacuum may be strong, but it's not going to be strong enough to get rid of dust mites. While vacuuming is effective at removing dust, it misses about 95 percent of dust mites, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The reason? Dust mites usually burrow deep below the surface of pillows, mattresses and sofas, where they are safe from a vacuum's suction. So how do you get rid of them? Try washing any removable fabrics in hot water, and cover mattresses, box springs and other fabrics that can’t be washed with hypoallergenic dust covers.

Learn more: Dust Mite Myths.