19
September
2015
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20:21
Asia/Singapore

House dust mites go to mattresses in droves: Study

A study conducted by NUS and home appliances manufacturer Dyson found that the highest concentrations of dust mites in homes are found in mattresses. The study, which covered 27 homes here, also found beds to be a haven for mould, bacteria and allergens, which are substances that cause allergic reactions.