How can you tell if you have dust mites in your home?

Question

Ive seen stories on them, but its been so long ago i cant remember. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Answer 1

You've received some good answers. Yes, you have dust mites. They are more pronounced if someone in the house is allergic to them.

Here's how to know for sure: The next time you buy a mattress, weigh it before you move it into the house. Then in ten years when you dispose of it, weigh it again.

The added weight will be the weight of the dustmite poop! (it just stays in the mattress until it is thrown away)

Answer 2

Evey Home Has Dust Mites. There A Natural Part Of Natures Eco System. There's No Way To Get Rid Of Them Completely.
The dust mite is an arachnid that reaches no more than 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in size. This tiny insect lives in human homes, where it feeds on the dust produced by human and animal skin. Dust mites are not harmful in themselves, but their droppings, which contain left-over digestive enzymes, are a significant cause of asthma and other allergic diseases.House dust mites, a common allergen, can be minimized by frequent cleaning with safe chemicals.
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Answer 3

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Wow, that's tough when you don't have the budget to do the things you know would help. Yes, moving will be the best thing, but in the meantime, prioritize so you can begin making your son's situation better. First thing to do is to get a pillow encasement. That will help more than anything else right away, as his face is up against the pillow for hours every day. These don't cost much. Later, you can encase his mattress. Wash the bedding in hot water, every week if you can. My allergist told me to stop using the quilt, and use a sheet as bedspread so that it could be washed often. Gradually remove stuff from his bedroom so it's easier to dust frequently. I got rid of carpet and drapes in my bedroom--you'll have to just do what you can when you rent. I understand you can get a borate-based stuff to mix in water and spray on carpet and upholstery that helps kill the mites. When you dust and vacuum, use something that collects the dust like a slightly moistened dust cloth (later microfiber or lambs wool), so it doesn't just kick the dust up into the air. Do this when your son is elsewhere so he doesn't breathe it in. If your vacuum has a filter built in, that helps. Do you know anyone who could loan you a dehumidifier? Mites need humidity, so I keep my dehumidifier set at about 40%. Maybe even the dehumidifier crystals kind of thing used in closets could help some. Furnace filters and/or air purifiers can help too. I use Filtrete furnace filters, and keep them changed often. I keep books and things in plastic boxes so I can just dust the box; which makes it faster to clean often. Just take a deep breath and tackle one thing at a time. Each thing you do will help make it a little better for him. He's lucky he has a mom who obviously cares.

Answer 4

Quietly lurking within those dust bunnies under our beds, inside sofas and carpet are creatures too small to see without a microscope or strong magnifying glass. Dust mites are arachnids, the class of arthropods which includes spiders, scorpions and ticks. Dust mites feed on dead skin that sloughs from our bodies (and probably potato chips & cookie crumbs). They live their whole lives in dark corner dust bunnies: hatching, growing, eating, defecating, mating, laying eggs.

It's their bathroom habits that make us itch and wheeze. Many people develop severe allergies to dust mite droppings. Lie on a rug where they live and you might get itchy red bumps on your skin. Breath in dust and you may have more serious symptoms like difficulty breathing or even a severe asthma attack.

Answer 5

Everyone has dust mites in their home. Worry about something else today.

Answer 6

You do.
Clean your vent ducts.
Change your bedding.
Keep pets out.
Take off your shoes before going inside.

Answer 7

if you have dust, you have mites!

Answer 8

Believe me you do if you have a mattress anywhere in your home!

Answer 9

Hope this helps!

Answer 10

You have