“For allergy sufferers, the bedroom is the primary source of dust mite exposure in the home. About 60 precent of the mites in the home are found in the mattress, as we spend one third of our life in bedundefinedshedding skin, hence feeding dust mites,” stated Carbis. “The average person perspires approximately 250ml per night. This liquid then stains our mattresses, linen and pillows. Perspiration in unprotected beds can lead to bacteria and mould causing health conditions such as asthma.”
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