While it’s impossible to entirely prevent dust in the home – meaning that unfortunately, we all have to live with it to a degree – there are ways that you can limit it, so that living is made more comfortable and hygienic.
Where does dust come from?
Dust comes from a number of different sources; the following are some of the most common:
- Pollen, soil and particulate matter
- Dust mites
- Pet dander
- Dead skin
- Insects and insect droppings
While it’s next to impossible to eliminate the above sources of dust completely, the followingsteps should help you to significantly reduce dust levels in your home:
- Dust with a damp cloth
Trapping dust, instead of simply moving it around, is made easier with the use of a damp cloth; use a surface cleaner, furniture polish or just water to dampen the cloth.
- Always begin dusting at the top
If you start dusting at the bottom, you’ll simply have to re-dust when you finish at the top, since you’ll have shifted a lot of debris and dust southward. Begin at the top, and work your way down for a more effective and less time-consuming cleaning method.
- Regularly change your bedding
Weekly cleaning of all bedsheets and comforters will help you to significantly reduce the number of pollutants within your home.
- Regularly clean your floors
Hardwood floors are much easier to keep hygienically clean, but whatever type of flooring you have, it’s important to vacuum them regularly.
- Reduce humidity levels
Your home can be made less welcoming to dust mites if you keep the humidity levels at 40% or below.
- Change/clean air filters
Heating and air conditioning units all have filters that can trap dust mites and debris; clean them regularly – or renew them if necessary – to make the air in your home easier to breathe.
- Groom pets
This can greatly reduce the amount of pet dander found floating around your home and settling in the corners.
- Keep clutter to a minimum
The more clutter you have, the more surfaces there are for dust and other debris to settle on.
- Keep air circulating
Cleaning uproots dust and other pollutants and sends the particles flying around your home; tackle this by opening windows when you clean or turning a fan on to keep fresh air circulating.
You’ll never completely eliminate dust from your home, but by following the above preventative steps, you can dramatically reduce it and make your home more comfortable for everyone. If dust is getting you down, why not call up a professional cleaning service and have them help turn your frown upside down, by getting your home spotlessly clean?
