This article was to be titled ‘Winning the battle against Dust Mites’, however, the house dust mite is such a resilient opponent that outright victory will never be an option. So, what can we do to keep these fearless little creatures to a minimum?

Dust mites are too tiny to see with the naked eye, you could fit at least 5000 on the head of a pin! Their small size does not mean their impact is insignificant as they are a major cause of skin conditions and asthma. Reducing the number of dust mites in the home is an important step to making your life easier should you suffer from any allergies.
 
Dust mites feed off of human and animal dead skin cells which are in abundance around our homes, regardless of whether you have a pet or not. They can be found on any surface on which there is dust but have a particular liking for warm and cosy area such as beds, carpets and most types of upholstery. Keeping these areas as clean as possible will help prevent the growth of dust mites to a minimum.