It is not uncommon for a mattress to harbor an average-sized colony of 2,000,000 million dust mites, living, thriving, and breeding, within the micro-habitat of the mattress.

   As per the U.S. EPA, dust mites are the #1 cause of poor, home indoor air quality. Although dust mites don't bite, you may still be having an allergic reaction to "guanine", a potent and harmful allergen found in dust mite feces and dust mite exoskeletons (dead dust mite body parts/pieces). Each dust mite defecates 20-30 times per day, which is translates into a daily build-up of 40-60 million fecal pellets per day...day after day, after day!

   The fecal pellets are 20 microns in size. Both the pellets and the exoskeletons are so light in weight that each time a person rolls over in bed (average # of times is 50-60 each night) or simply fluffs a pillow, these particles become airborne, remain airborne for up to 2 hours, and are easily inhaled. Because the allergen is so light-weight, it is easily spread throughout the entire home.
                                                        
   Aside from dust mites in mattresses, there is also a large accumulation of shed human skin (prime nourishment for dust mites), pollen, spores, mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, and pet dander, all of which lead to a very unhygienic mattress.

 The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) has stated that 50% of ALL illnesses may be due to, or aggravated by, poor, home indoor air quality (which we know is mostly caused by dust mites and where do they live?...mattresses).

There are 3 solutions to cope with the problem;

1). Allergy shots or medications (revenue to big pharmaceutical companies is in the billions each year)

 
2). Cover-up the dust mites (300 microns in size) with special and costly mattress and pillow enclosures which will contain dust mites but not necessarily the smaller fecal pellets, exoskeletons, pollen, spores, mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses.

3). Due to recent technological advances, a third and cost-efficient solution is now available. This solution best addresses the problem...at the source(s).

 Professional mattress cleaning technicians performing an odorless, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, non-flammable, biodegradable and environmentally friendly, chemical free "dry-method" cleaning, can service your mattresses by:

1). Vacuuming the micro-contaminants with HEPA rated vacuums.

 
2). Utilizing ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) light to alter the DNA in any remaining organisms which prevents them from reproducing and hastens their death, & destorys viruses, bacteria & mold spores.

3). Applying to the surfaces, a very light enzyme mist. The enzyme's stop the growth of new colonies and "eat away" micro-contaminants and organic stains.

Dust mites also live in the soft-furnishings of a home, such as upholstered sofas, recliners, and chairs all of which also provide, to a lesser extent than mattresses, a micro-habitat ideal for dust mites survival.