10 Simple Steps Help You Bag Allergy-Causing Dust Mites

In the rest of the house:

• Vacuum all carpets and upholstery every week. Vacuums with high-efficiency filters pick up more dust mites, but even standard vacuums work well.
• Furniture that has a polyurethane cover over its padding helps. Plastic or wooden furniture that doesn't have much padding can also help keep down the number of dust mites in the home.
• Because dust mites love warm, humid places, running your air conditioner and keeping the humidity low make a difference.
• Don't bother with special air filters -- they won't help children with asthma or allergies.