Mattress dust mites are tiny creatures you cannot see, but your body often notices them. A single mattress can hold huge numbers of mites feeding on dead skin, along with sweat, body oils and allergens built up over years. In Brisbane’s warm, humid climate, mites breed faster than in cooler cities. Carpet Cleaning Kings offers professional mattress cleaning services that use hot water extraction to deep clean your bed safely.
Here are seven health reasons to deal with mattress dust mites and how professional steam cleaning helps.
What Are Mattress Dust Mites?
Dust mites are microscopic relatives of spiders. They do not bite, but their droppings and body fragments are a common allergen. They love warm, humid places with a food supply, which makes a mattress the perfect home. ASCIA (the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy) lists dust mites as one of the most common indoor allergy triggers in Australia.
7 Health Reasons to Remove Mattress Dust Mites
1. Fewer allergy symptoms
Sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose in the morning are classic signs of dust mite allergy. Reducing mite numbers can ease these symptoms.
2. Better breathing for asthma sufferers
Dust mite allergen is a known asthma trigger. A cleaner mattress means less exposure during the eight hours you spend in bed.
3. Healthier skin
Mite allergens and built-up oils can irritate sensitive skin and eczema.
4. Removal of sweat and body oils
The average person sweats into their mattress every night. Over time this creates stains, odours and a food source for mites and bacteria.
5. Fresher-smelling bedroom
Steam cleaning removes odours from sweat, spills and pet accidents.
6. Better sleep quality
Many people report sleeping better on a clean, fresh mattress, especially if allergies were waking them up.
7. Longer mattress life
Removing grime and moisture helps protect the foam and fabric, so your investment lasts longer.
How Professional Steam Cleaning Removes Mattress Dust Mites
- High-powered vacuum with HEPA filtration to lift dry particles
- Pre-treatment of stains and odours
- Hot water extraction to flush out allergens, sweat and bacteria
- Fast-dry extraction so the bed is ready to use the same day
- Optional sanitiser treatment
Hot water extraction is the same method we use on carpets. Learn more on our steam carpet cleaning page.
How Often Should You Clean Your Mattress?
- Every 6 months for allergy or asthma sufferers
- Every 12 months for most adults
- Straight away after bed-wetting, illness or pet accidents
- Before moving into a new home or rental
Pet urine on a mattress needs a specialist approach, which our urine treatment covers.
Simple Tips Between Professional Cleans
- Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly in hot water
- Use a mite-resistant mattress protector
- Air the bedroom daily and keep humidity down
- Vacuum the mattress monthly
- Keep pets off the bed
A Whole-Home Approach to Allergies
Dust mites also live in carpet, rugs and lounges. For best results, combine mattress cleaning with carpet cleaning, rug cleaning and upholstery cleaning. If you also see fleas or bed bugs, ask about our full pest treatment.
Mattress Cleaning Across South East Queensland
We clean mattresses in Brisbane Northside, Southside, Brisbane CBD, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redlands and the Gold Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you completely get rid of mattress dust mites?
No method removes every mite, but professional steam cleaning greatly reduces mites and their allergens.
How long does a mattress take to dry?
Usually 3 to 6 hours with good airflow, so you can sleep on it the same night.
How much does mattress cleaning cost?
See our cleaning prices or request a free online quote.
Book Your Mattress Clean
Sleep easier knowing your bed is clean. Contact Carpet Cleaning Kings to book professional cleaning and reduce mattress dust mites in your home.
