The average life cycle for a male house dust mite is 10 to 19 days. A mated female house dust mite can last up to 70 days, laying 60 to 100 eggs in the last 5 weeks of her life. In a 10-week life span, a house dust mite will produce approximately 2,000 fecal particles and an even larger number of partially digested enzyme-covered dust particles.

 

I use the "Ashby Ninja" as it one of the best steam cleaning machines on the market. It blasts a powerful jet of hot water into the carpet pile removing the dirt. Before the dirt can settle it is sucked up by a powerful suction pump leaving it clean and almost dry. Drying time can vary depending on carpet pile.) It is also used for upholstery in the same way, using a fabric safe chemical which does not harm the upholstery in anyway. I also i use it for soft furnishings like curtains with the same great results. By using the Ninja, it will kill all fleas and mites living in the carpet, leaving it in a sterile and clean condition, which is good for people with breathing problems. I use it for mattresses, for removing stains plus all the bed mites which could be on the mattress. Again leaving it in a sterile state as the water in the machine is at a constant temperature of 60 degrees or more. ~ Michael