dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Hot water helps to effectively kill bacteria and dust mites and more thoroughly disinfect fabrics to ensuring proper sanitization.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The dermatologist reiterated that moisture trapped on the pillowcase can harbor bacteria, fungi and dust mites.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Mattress encasements are going to act just like mattress protectors in keeping out the other questionable substances, like dead skin cells, bodily fluids, and dust mites.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
This includes things like dandruff, dead skin, dust mites, sweat, and even in accidental cases, urine and blood.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The dermatologist reiterated that moisture trapped on the pillowcase can harbor bacteria, fungi and dust mites.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Mattress encasements are going to act just like mattress protectors in keeping out the other questionable substances, like dead skin cells, bodily fluids, and dust mites.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
This includes things like dandruff, dead skin, dust mites, sweat, and even in accidental cases, urine and blood.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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