Do they get rid of dust mites?
1039102
No. There are only certain products made that specifically say will reduce dust mites, allergens etc. You have to look for pillows and pillow covers that say this. However, if you put your pillows on high heat in dryer you can reduce and possibly kill certain allergens. If you think you have a big problem with dust mites or anything else that is a problem it's probably best to replace pillows and mattress if older than 8 years.
1039103
It is my understanding that silk is naturally resistant to dust mites. Hopefully some others can chime in to verify this. I'm shopping for anti-allergy bedding myself so I'd also like clarification!
1143020
I've got 2 of these and my house is still very dusty, despite bi-weekly professional cleaning. I do know that the germguardian does help, since it's filters get filthly as well and need frequent cleaning themselves. But you shouldn't count on it to keep your house dust-free.
1145335
Mites in bed? Sure. HEPA? No. And within a year or so--and that's assuming you're lucky--the thing will start to fail on you, and you'll get about 5-10 seconds of vacuuming before it shuts off. You'll need to keep pushing/releasing the trigger to do anything longer. My recommendation would be to buy something else. Don't make the mistake I made.
1145334
No vacuum can pick up more than a tiny fraction of dust mites. You need to clean the bedroom very thoroughly every month and change the bedding at least once a week. The bedding needs to be regularly washed in hot water. I continuously run a Honeywell HEPA filter in the bedroom to reduce significantly dust in the air.
826923
This is not for mites. For fungus in the enter ear look up ear mites. You need something to kill them.like SENTRY® Hot Spot Skin Remedy. good luck
1145337
Mites in bed? Sure. HEPA? No. And within a year or so--and that's assuming you're lucky--the thing will start to fail on you, and you'll get about 5-10 seconds of vacuuming before it shuts off. You'll need to keep pushing/releasing the trigger to do anything longer.My recommendation would be to buy something else. Don't make the mistake I made.
135961
I have not had any situation with mites. I know Raid, etc works. This is an excellent product that immediately has killed roaches, etc that I have come into contact, if I could get a mite to sit still, I'd try it.
1002054
As it says in the description: "helps eliminate bedbugs". There is a zipper, so this item is not absolutely air tight; thus, bedbugs (if you have them) could live for a fairly long time inside this cover. I personally have no experience with this. It does say in the description: "eliminates dust mites". Since several in our family have asthma, that was my concern, and there is a big difference sleeping with this cover, and sleeping without it.
472421
Dust mites aren't harmful to people but can cause allergies. The barrier blocks skin particles from getting into the mattress, cutting off the mites' food supply so they decrease in number. You may be thinking of bedbugs, which do bite and for which you would need a fully encasing protector.
951630
No it do not help clean the dust out the air. It just clean the air of smells pet dander and such.
951629
Cant say for sure that it eliminates dust. But it does clean the air. And it does clean the air out well. All i can say is that i sleep so much better after purchasing these units. I have four of them, one for each room.
2133936
I think they mainly just control odor but they might remove some allergens because of the charcoal filter. The Hamilton Beach website might give more details.
2084845
We have seen a decrease in dust, but of course, you can never get rid of all the fine dust, especially if you have a window that you open now and then. This Holmes machine seems to be helping quite a bit and the room always seems fresher too. We do let in run about an hour before we go to bed. When it is very warm weather, we have let it run all night on low, and it seems to help us breath and sleep better.
1364359
This product does not even work on bed bugs. Will it kill dust mites? I do not know. Does it kill bedbugs no it does not. Hope this helps
1175816
NO. But water assists in cooling and lubricating. It also keeps dust to a minimum.
1128959
I don't know about mites, etc.,but I do know that it takes the odor out of my winter base layers. Regular laundry soap wouldn't cut it. It IS oily and flammable as well.
271711
In other words, the included cover is worthless and you need to use your own pillow cover. A damp cloth and mild detergent isn't going to kill dust mites.