Does Vinegar Kill Dust Mites?

Trade a mop for a vinegar-soaked rag to kill dust mites.

Cleaning a home with vinegar is a good way to keep dust mites at bay. These small, microscopic creatures, related to spiders, feed on the dust in a home. Keeping areas dust-free helps keep the home mite-free.

Identification

Vinegar is an acidic substance which may actually kill dust mites, according to the Wise Bread website. Use vinegar to mop vinyl flooring and dust furniture to get rid of all dust particles and eradicate dust mites.

Homemade Cleaning Solution

For a simple vinegar-based cleaning solution, the Green Clean Certified website recommends you mix together one part vinegar and one part vegetable glycerin.

Cleaning with Vinegar

This solution can be used to effectively wipe down floors, walls, woodwork and ceilings. Dip a cloth in the homemade vinegar solution until liquid is absorbed. Wring out the excess liquid and cover a standard mop with the cloth.

References

• Green Clean Certified: Deter Those Dust Mites!
• Wise Bread: 254 Uses for Vinegar and Counting