Living in a dusty house isn’t just untidy. It can also cause health issues, especially if you or someone in your family has asthma or other respiratory conditions. Having a dust problem in your Dayton home can also trigger allergic reactions to dust mites. Minimizing the amount of dust in your home helps prevent these health problems. Use the following tips to help you keep dust at bay.
Vacuum Weekly
Vacuuming your home at least once a week or more often if you have pets helps reduce the amount of dust in your home. For better results, use a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter, which is able to capture smaller particles. You should also make sure that you vacuum curtains and upholstered furniture to eliminate dust that builds up on these surfaces.
Wash Bedding Often
Making sure your bedding is clean on a regular basis prevents dust mites from accumulating on it. When you wash your bedding, keep in mind that you’ll need to clean your pillows as well, not just your pillowcases, blankets, and sheets.
Use Doormats
Place doormats inside and outside your front and back doors. This gives you, your family and guests a chance to wipe their feet off and avoid tracking dirt, which turns into dust, into your home.
Change HVAC Filters
Check the filters in your HVAC system once a month, and put new ones in as need. Taking dusty HVAC filters out and replacing them with brand new ones helps cut down on dust circulating through your home’s ducts when you have the heat or central air going.
Get an Air Purifier
An air purifier is one of the most effective ways to keep a dust problem under control. These products are available as portable units that can be moved from room to room or whole-house units that can help filter dust from the air in your entire home.
If you need help improving the indoor air quality in your Dayton home or if your HVAC system is due for a cleaning and other maintenance, please contact Ace Hardware Home Services.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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