dust mite allergy anyone?

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Hey Anney I too have had one since childhood which triggered asthma but have improved heaps over the years. I second nicnacs suggestion of getting rid of soft furnishings. They drove me mad as a child and my mum wasn't a very consistent cleaner. Leather couches, no carpets, airing and putting mattresses, pillows in the sun can help. We have no carpets in my house and for the first time in years I feel in control of dust mites. Jumpers were another source of irritation but modern fleeces are much better as you can wash them regularly and still keep warm! A power head vacuum is a great investment, one you can use on mattresses couches, curtains etc. also one with a Hepa filter regularly replaced.
Books are another place they can gather. I was a book hoarder and lover but I did a huge cull and now only have very special ones in the lounge and study not in any bedrooms.
Get rid of any feather doonas and buy ones you can wash regularly. We only have wool ones which I wash and air. Stuffed toys are another great incubator - I can't stand them but DD is slightly obsessed so I put them out in the sun often.
Visiting other people's houses sometimes sets me off so I try to suggest going outside ;/ I sometimes have to take my own vacuum cleaner when renting a holiday house and get someone else to do a big clean before I can stay there.
Op Shops were another source as a kid but a lot seem almost like new clothing stores now.
Like my mother I was a clutterer/hoarder but over time I've tried to be more minimalist and keep surfaces clear of clutter (not very successfully) and having a regular cleaner helps as she puts stuff away. HTHs!