These Gross Facts About Dust Mites Will Make You Want to Clean ASAP

Have you done your spring cleaning yet? Either way, grab a Hazmat suit and your best vacuum, because you’re definitely going to want to clean again once you learn a little more about the little creatures living rent-free in your homes.

Okay, to be fair, dust mites aren’t dangerous. You don’t need to fumigate your house or call poison control (and you definitely won’t need a Hazmat suit either). Still, there’s good reason to keep their population numbers low. In this video, learn some weird facts you need to know about the dust mites you share your home with.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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