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Step 1
Purchase special allergy reducing covers for the mattress, box spring and pillows of all beds in your home. Dust mites thrive in mattresses and pillows because there is a steady supply of food and they can burrow down into the material where it is dark.
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Step 2
Clean your beds. Vacuum the mattress on both sides; wash pillows in the hottest water available. Place the box springs in a cover and proceed to the mattress and freshly washed pillows.
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Step 3
Vacuum your home regularly. Carpeting contains a high concentration of dust mites. If feasible, replace carpeting with hardwood, laminate or tile.
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Step 4
Dust with a wet washcloth frequently and eliminate clutter to minimize places for dust to collect. Keep stuffed animals to a minimum; wash them regularly or freeze them overnight to kill the dust mites.
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Step 5
Lower the humidity in the home 30 to 50 percent and use the air conditioner if available. Test the humidity regularly with a special tool called a hygrometer.
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Step 6
Visit an allergist who can prescribe medicine to help control the symptoms of dust mite allergy. Nasal sprays are a typical prescription for dust mite allergy sufferers.
