“Pillows can gather dust mites, fungus, bacteria, sweat and body oils” that Foley says cleaning will eliminate, helping to prevent ill health effects.

In that case, you may be reacting to dust mites, pet dander, feather pillows or synthetic materials. Nighttime allergies can have a serious impact on your ability to sleep.

Your mattress directly impacts your sleep quality and overall health. Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat, and allergens that accumulate over time can create a breeding ground for bacteria and ...

1. Vacuum your mattress weekly Your mattress can easily become a breeding ground for dust mites and other allergens over time. These microscopic pests thrive on the dead skin cells we naturally ...

Dust mites Gross: Dust mites and mite feces are living in most people's mattresses. An estimated 4 out of 5 American homes have dust mites. Dust mites are different from bed bugs.

To prevent dust mites in your bed, Nimmagadda recommends washing your bedding in hot water, at least 130 degrees, once a week, as well as replacing your mattress every six to 10 years.

Mattress companies like to use dust mites as scapegoats to peddle their products: A common statistic cited by people like Larry over at Sit 'n Sleep is that your mattress doubles in weight every ...

Sleep easier – Ditch the dust mites. Anyone horrified by The One Show’s recent report on dust mites and the negative effects they can have on sleep and wellbeing (Wednesday 24 September) will be ...