Dust is a nuisance that everyone deals with daily. What is dust? Let's explore dust, how to clean it, and ways your home can fall prey to dangerous particles
If you've left any area of your home unattended, chances are you'll find a fine layer of dust coating surfaces. But what is dust? And how does it affect you and your family?
Let's explore dust, why your house is so dusty, and more ways to deep clean your home.
Made up of fine particles of matter, dust contains human skin cells, hair, dirt, pollen, soil, and essentially anything that sheds particles. Granted, different dust forms depend on the house, the area's climate, and indoor air quality.
And while dust can come from inside the home, a majority of dust comes from outside. That means bringing in dust indoors is likely every time you come home.
And don't think you can eliminate dust by simply opening a window and hoping dust particles flow out. You could increase your dust problem with a direct air current from outside.
Along with being a nuisance, dust can cause mild to moderate health problems, especially for those with respiratory conditions and allergies.
For example, some common side effects are:
Dust mites, arachnids that feed on skin particles, produce allergens from their waste. Chances are that when you start sneezing in a dusty room, dust mites are the culprits. Dust mites usually reside in the dust on the floor or on surfaces.
Residents will likely have a rough time living normally without a deep clean if their household has constant dust. If you need symptom relief, consider investing in an air purifier for rooms in your home.
Whether removing a smoke odor or a light layer of dust in a household, dust removal is crucial to a comfortable everyday life. And luckily, cleaning dust is pretty simple. Simply dusting surfaces and then vacuuming can solve your problems rather quickly.
The best ways to clean dust are:
Dust, while physically and aesthetically irritating to homeowners, is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of particles affecting indoor air quality.
Remember how your home being too dry can create dust?
If your home is too humid, it can help mold growth.
While dust can be a nuisance, toxic mold in your home is another lurking presence. Like dust, mold can easily permeate your house or business.
Toxic mold, springing forth from the combination of mold spores and moisture, is a severe problem for homeowners everywhere.
That means everything from an unexpected water leak in the ceiling to burst pipes in your basement. Mold can lurk nearly anywhere. Unlike dust, toxic mold takes those similar dust allergy symptoms and makes them much more severe.
If you regularly clean your home, remove dust from the environment and keep an immaculate house, mold may very well be the culprit. Mold is stealthy; you can't just paint over mold with a brush or sweep the problem under the rug.
While mold may be a naturally occurring phenomenon in the environment, breaking down matter, it should have no place in your home.
Made up of spores and particles, once mold gets a foothold in your home, it's a pain to deal with.
Mold removal or remediation involves deep cleaning the affected areas of the home. And while perhaps tempted to give it a shot on your own, it's best to leave mold remediation to the cleaning experts.
Whether it's dust or mold particles in your home, professional mold removal experts can ensure your home is free of all contaminants. What is dust? A brief nuisance that you can eliminate with regular cleaning. But high humidity and mold growth are an entirely different story.
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