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Dust Allergy - Keeping humidity below 50% to kill dust mites?

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Arpegios · 06/11/2025 09:35

DC has a dust allergy which is basically caused by dust mite poo. I've been reading that dust mites thrive in damp conditions, so bought a humidity meter for their room and it basically doesn't go below 70%.
Unfortunately it's a North facing room that gets no sunlight in the winter.

I believe we need to keep it permanently below 50 to control the mites. I put our big loud dehumidifier in the room and that worked - but is not really sustainable long term.

Is this only answer a dehumidifier of some kind? Can you get ones that are, quieter and designed to run 24/7? Any other options?

Many thanks

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NearlyDec · 06/11/2025 13:37

I have a mecco which has a quieter night mode. Normally you want to aim for between 50 to 60% humdity so 70% is high. I only ever run it during the day to lower humdity and for drying washing. This is more than enough for me to keep it at 50%.

isitmyturn · 06/11/2025 14:38

Is the room heated properly?
I have asthma and dust mite allergy.
Bedding changed at least once a week including mattress cover. Vacuum the mattress weekly and the carpet daily.
A dry atmosphere makes my asthma worse but fundamentally humidity is curable by heating.

Time4changeagain · 07/11/2025 03:08

If humidity is 70% in the bedroom it will most likely be the same in other rooms too and probably get higher in the colder months. Look at PIV units online, Although more expensive than a dehumidifier to buy, It runs 24/7 and will sort out the humidity of the whole house. It’s also cheaper to run so will be more cost effective in the long term

iDustMite · 01/05/2026 18:53

Keeping it under 50% can help, but it’s not always easy to maintain, especially in winter or cooler rooms. A quieter dehumidifier or better airflow can help, but it usually works best alongside other changes rather than on its own.

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