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Does Mattress Cleaning Treat Dust-Mite Allergies? “Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that live in mattresses, pillows, rugs and curtains and feed on people's flaked-off dead skin. They aren't harmful in themselves, but according to Darryl C. Zeldin, acting clinical director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, some 18% to 30% of Americans are allergic to the mites' waste products. A government-led study found that nearly half of all U.S. homes have levels of allergen significant enough to trigger a sensitivity even in people who weren't previously allergic, he adds. … Without scientific data to back them up, the mattress-cleaning services "are not on my list to recommend," says Dr. Zeldin. He recommends a do-it-yourself strategy: special, zippered covers that encase your mattress, pillows and box spring. While these don't immediately kill the mites, they reduce exposure to them and their debris. It's also helpful to wash your sheets in hot water at least once a week, wash stuffed animals regularly, get rid of clutter in the bedroom and remove carpets, Dr. Zeldin adds.”
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