Is sunlight enough to get rid of dust mites?

Dust mites are one of the most common causes of allergic symptoms, traditionally people are used to expose their carpets, mattresses and pillows to sunlight in order to get rid of any dust mites but it looks like proper drying, soap and water are also needed.

Ventilation and diet can help with persistent coughing Source: Flickr - William Brawley (CC BY 2.0)