Does having dust mites in your home mean you are a dirty person?

Not exactly. Dust mites are well adapted to most areas of the world and, according to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, they are found on every continent but Antarctica. There is no sense in selling off your home and moving to the frozen tundra to prove you’re a clean person to your mother-in-law.

Just like biologically we cannot prevent dust mites form inhabiting our home. Mom cannot complain when she visits that you neglected to clean all the dust mites before her arrival. Now dust on the other hand is a completely different matter. To understand this, you must understand the difference between millions of dust mites living deep in your mattress and the dreaded forgotten“dust bunny” your mother finds under the couch. (Read complete article )

Having dust mites doesn’t mean you are a dirty person but they sure can make for a dirty, unhealthy home.

Live Healthy!

Regina