Dust mites. You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere—your bedding, your couch cushions, your rugs and, yes, your favorite recliner. These tiny, eight-legged creatures are like the worst kind of houseguest: They never pay rent, they eat your skin flakes, and they leave behind waste that makes you sneeze.
Even if you’re not particularly allergy-prone, dust mites can still mess with your health. Their droppings and body fragments (yes, really) are known triggers for asthma, eczema, and year-round sniffles that show up every morning like clockwork. If you’ve ever woken up feeling like you slept under a hay bale, dust mites might be the reason.
