Air purifiers with HEPA filters are especially helpful in the bedroom. Think twice before running a humidifier, since the humidity will encourage the reproduction of dust mites, Rosenwasser says. If you must use one, clean it daily to prevent mold growth. Dehumidifiers and air conditioners can help get rid of airborne allergens and the humidity that fosters them. Be sure to use HEPA air filters in your furnace and air conditioning units, and change them regularly, too.
Hot temperatures kill dust mites.
Solutions that contain eucalyptus oil have been used to kill dust mites when washing bed linens and clothes. You could consider using a bit of wintergreen plant oil in drawers to control dust mites. As with moth-preventive cedar chips, the oil's vapors are effective so the oil does not have to be placed on clothing. The Garage Take a vacuum to your car. It turns out that dust mites there can easily cling to clothing, bringing more allergens into the home, according to a study by Larry G. Arlian, PhD, a researcher at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.