Something Squirrelly this Way Comes

Researchers at Kingston University in the UK found that an unmade bed is less appealing to dust mites, since the linens retain less moisture. Read the abstract of The psychrometric control of house dust mites: a pilot study.

So Moms, how's it feel to know that every time you ever told your child to make their bed, you were actually creating a better environment for dust mites (aka wee beasties)? Feel guilty now? How about you moms with asthmatic kids? How's your guilt level? Hmmm?? ;)