The other day I was reading about dust mites, and it was really starting to freak me out. One place that they love to live is in your bed and pillows, which typically don't get cleaned (unlike sheets and pillow covers). And even if they did, soap and water won't kill them.
Dust mites are microscopic creatures, about 0.4 millimeters in length, that feast on flakes of human skin. Their feces contains a substance called DerP1, a very potent allergen. People who are allergic to dust mites may have asthma-like symptoms, eczema or chronic sinus problems.
What's the best way to kill dust mites? SUN!! The sun is a natural disinfectant, and by just being outside in the sunlight, dust mites are killed and pillows are spruced up, cleaned up and fluffed up! It's good to do this once a month, but definitely do it after a family member has been sick.
My pillows are chillin' outside all day long today!
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