Author:
John Stephens
Date Of Creation:
26 January 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Dust is an accumulation of particles such as fibers, paper, hair, pet hair, skin cells, dirt, and more. Accumulated dust can lead to allergies and other health problems, so know how to manage it. The following article will guide you on how to reduce dust in your home.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Air purification
Clean or upgrade the air filter. If you have a heating and / or cooling system installed, you should change the filter to control the dust level in your home. Dust will continue to accumulate indoors, but the quality of the filter can limit the rate at which dust accumulates.
- Standard air filters can only filter large particles from the air to prevent damage to the heating or cooling system. To reduce dust, you should use a disposable cloth filter or high-quality disposable paper filter and replace it after 1-3 months.
Install an air purifier. Air purifiers help clean the air by absorbing and retaining dust particles. The air filter is great for dusty homes or families with dust allergies. The air purifier only cleans the air in a room where it is installed, so consider adding it to your bedroom and living room. advertisement
Method 2 of 4: Remove dust
Vacuum 2 times per week. Use a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter (high-capacity air particle filter) to ensure maximum suction of dust in the house. Vacuum all carpets in your home and focus on the area where dust accumulates the most. You can also vacuum off floors. Regular vacuuming will significantly reduce dust that builds up underneath your furniture and in the corner of your home. After vacuuming, you'll notice an immediate difference.- Be sure to change the vacuum cleaner filter regularly.
- Make sure the vacuum cleaner is still working properly. A damaged vacuum cleaner just pushes more dirt into the air and causes more dust.
Scan every few days. Using a mop or dusting broom to remove dust from non-vacuumed floors is another way to effectively reduce dust. Regularly sweep areas that tend to accumulate a lot of dust, such as entrances, hallways, and kitchen floors. Pour dust into the trash can to prevent it from coming back into the house.
Clean the floor regularly. Wet wiping the floor is an effective way to collect dust that is missed after sweeping. Regular cleaning can help reduce dust. If you haven't cleaned the house for too long, the cleaning process of dust and dirt becomes more difficult, and even cleaning is required to remove the dust.
Wipe the dust with a microfiber cloth. Not all dust wipes are created equal. If you have a dust problem in your home, you should look for a microfiber cloth. Microfiber dusters can catch dust and keep dust inside. Using a regular t-shirt or towel can spread dust around instead of gathering it. Likewise, using a chicken feather brush can make the furniture cleaner but can push dust out into the air.
- Use a microfiber towel to wipe dust off all dusty surfaces like the top of the heater, desks, desks close to walls, etc. Wet towels help collect dust more effectively than dry towels. So, you can wet wash towels before dusting non-wood furniture.
- Wash the microfiber towel right after wiping the dust to remove any dust in the towel. However, you should not use fabric softener when drying towels in the dryer; Fabric softeners can reduce a towel's ability to hold dust.
Wash your bedding often. Bed sheets, blankets, blankets and pillows are all items that easily accumulate dust, so it can cause a stuffy nose after you wake up from inhaling dust-free air all night. Every time you get on and off the bed is a time you accidentally push dust into the air. The best solution is to clean the bedding regularly, especially when someone in the family has dry skin or when a pet sleeps in bed.
- Wash sheets and pillowcases once a week if there is a lot of dust in the house.
- Wash blankets and other bedding items in bed every 3-4 weeks.
Hit the mattress and rug once a month. Just like bedding, pillows and rugs are also easy places to accumulate dust over time. Every time you sit on a chair or walk across a carpet, you put dust into the air. Every 3 months, you should bring pillows and carpet out and hit hard to reduce dust as much as possible.
- The old broom handle is the ideal tool to break the carpet and cushion.
- Smash all sides and not focus on one spot.
- Hit the carpet and pillowcase repeatedly until no dust is visible in the air after each hit.
Clean the wall from top to bottom. During a general cleaning after a few months, you should use a microfiber towel to clean walls, laminated boards and baseboards. Start cleaning the roof of the wall first, then wipe down the bottom of the wall. This helps to collect all dust from top to bottom during the cleaning process. advertisement
Method 3 of 4: Clean up clutter in the house
Clean up small decorations. Small decorations, if placed around in each room, will make dust-free work more difficult. You should go around the house and clean up all unnecessary items that could accumulate dust. This makes it easier to clean surfaces.
- For items you want to keep, you might consider moving to a room that isn't frequently used indoors. This way, the main room in the house will be harder to accumulate dust.
Get rid of the pile of magazines and books. Books and magazines degrade over time and produce a lot of dust. Piles of magazines and books in the home will create a lot of dust in the air. You should put books on the shelves as well as regularly bring magazines and paper utensils for recycling. Store needed paper items in a plastic bag to reduce dust generation in the home.
Limit the use of fabric indoors. Limit fabrics in the home. Blankets, pillows, tablecloths and cotton furnishings also contribute to dust generation and dust retention. If you reduce the number of cloth items, you will see a significant reduction in dust in your home.
- Instead of buying fabric, you should buy leather or wood. When an old piece of furniture decomposes and produces dust, you should discard it immediately.
- Wash blankets and pillows regularly.
Clean the closet clean. Every time you open the door, a small fluctuation in the air pressure causes pieces of yarn to separate from the fabric and clothing, thereby accumulating on the ground. If the wardrobe is too messy, the ability to clean the cabinet floor during cleaning process will greatly limit. The clean cabinet floor makes cleaning simpler, while at the same time preventing dust from accumulating in the closet and flying around.
- Hang clothes neatly instead of piling or stacking.
- Set aside a place for stacking shoes instead of tossing them in boxes.
- Vacuum the closet floor regularly to reduce the amount of dust inside.
Store unused clothing in boxes or bags. Clothes that are not in use during the season should be put away instead of outside and wait until next year. Clothes and fabrics stored in sealed containers are less likely to be touched, resulting in less dust build up.
- You should store unused clothing in a transparent box or bag to easily see where the contents are inside.
- When dust builds up on the holder, you can easily wipe it off.
Ask everyone to take off dirty shoes and leave them outside the door. The mud and dirt that enter the house will eventually contribute to dust accumulation as it dries. On rainy and winter days, you might consider asking people to take off their shoes and leave them at the door. That way, dust from footwear is collected in one place for regular cleaning.
Groom your pet regularly. Dog skin and scales can cause dust in your home. Regular pet grooming is extremely helpful. Brush your pets in the bathroom or laundry rather than in the living room chair or bedroom, as these areas are more difficult to keep clean. You should also regularly wash your pet's bedding. advertisement
Method 4 of 4: Seal cracks in the house
Most of the dust in the home comes from outside. You should use glue to seal cracks around windows and door frames. This also helps reduce your electric bill due to heating and air conditioning.
Check for furnace chimneys for ash and soot. You may need to hire a chimney cleaner.
Check the clothes dryer for lint inside.
- The fabric inside the dryer creates a fire hazard and indicates a problem in the ventilation system.
- Check piping and exterior vents for openings or blockages. If so, you should repair it immediately.
