Dust mite allergens have a half-life of 10 years, but a $40 dehumidifier fixes it

Dust mites eat your dead skin, leave behind microscopic fecal pellets loaded with allergens, and those allergens have a half-life upward of ten years. They are in mattresses, curtains, and carpets. 84% of American homes have detectable levels.

The Dust Mite Guide lays out the biology and the fix: Dust mites can't drink water. — Read the rest

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