I just got an old sofa from a garage sale and now I’m wondering—can mites infest furniture, or am I just being paranoid?
Yes, mites can live and multiply in furniture, especially in upholstered items.
Dust mites commonly inhabit sofas, mattresses, and carpets because they feed on dead skin cells and pet dander that naturally accumulate in fabrics.
Warm, humid, and rarely cleaned environments make it easier for them to thrive. Studies suggest that a single used sofa can contain tens of thousands to millions of dust mites and their allergens.
Regular vacuuming with a HEPA filter, washing removable covers at high temperatures, and keeping indoor humidity below 50% can effectively reduce their numbers and lower allergy risks.
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