Quote Originally Posted by inbud
mite proof covers...does that mean they just live in your sheets? saw this on oprah....i also understand they cant live on/in the tempurpedic matress cause it is made of petroleum products...and again..wonder if they would live in the sheets.....can i see these lil buggers with my radio shack scope, that i use to look at tricholms?
If your sheets are washed regularly, then that would get rid of them. I believe that silk is mite proof. I also have a dehumidifier which makes it difficult for them to thrive.

Maybe you can't eliminate them entirely, but I'd rather have a few hundred than a few hundred thousand to millions.

You can get cheap plastic bed and boxspring covers for about five bucks or so in discount stores. That's what I use. The anti-allergen comforter cover was about 30 dollars. There are also sprays that you can safely use on beds to kill them.

Control of dust mites can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. For people who are extremely sensitive, the following measures should be taken:
  • Enclose mattresses, box springs and pillows in zippered allergen- and dust-proof covers.
  • Wash bedding materials, including pillow cases, sheets, blankets and mattress pads every other week in hot water (130 °F).
  • Eliminate or reduce fabric wall hangings such as tapestries or pennants.
  • Purchase stuffed toys that are machine washable.
  • Avoid using curtains, drapes or blinds on windows. Use plastic shades instead.
  • Remove carpeting from the bedroom of the allergic person and replace it with tile or wooden floors.
  • Replace upholstered furniture with wooden or plastic furniture.
  • Vacuum often with a vacuum cleaner provided with a high efficiency purifying air (HEPA) filtration system. Throw away vacuum bags after use because dust mites can leave the bag.
  • Dust Mites