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Rachael Penn

Yes scabies can live in mattresses — here's what experts want you to know

A woman scratches her arm in bed because there's scabies in the mattress and bedding.

If anyone in your home is suffering from scabies, the unpleasant truth is that you have an infestation to deal with. It’s really important, therefore, to understand how long scabies can live in your mattress and, vitally, how to get rid of it. 

Scabies is a contagious condition caused by mites. It results in intense itching and a pimple-like rash. It can be spread by close skin contact, but also by sharing items such as towels and bedding. 

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