Top Methods of Home Dust Reduction

Here are 10 ways you can reduce dust in your home, as written by the Chicago air duct cleaning and Chicago dryer vent cleaning company here at EmDuct!

  1. Regular Vacuuming

Dust, as it builds up, early becomes a breeding ground for dust mites, allergens, and pet dander. Regularly vacuum your surfaces to remove these particles before they build up too much.

  1. Cleaning Behind Furniture

Vacuuming cannot remove all allergens. Many people only focus on cleaning visible parts of the home. Clean behind furniture to more thoroughly reduce dirt and contaminants. We recommend cleaning with microfiber cloth.

  1. Monthly Deep Cleaning

Regularly perform a deep cleaning on a monthly basis.. Sweep, mop, and dust the entirety of your phone, and consider scrubbing hard tile floors and removing pet hair from all upholstery and clothing.

  1. Windowsill Cleaning

Clean window sills to prevent dirt and dust buildup. Just make sure to clean up all water and moisture after cleaning, as it can cause wood to warp or buckle.

  1. Wash Curtains

Wash curtains often to remove harmful and dirty particles from fabric that could become circulated in your home air supply.

  1.  Be Cautious When Using Space Heaters

Clean out all space heaters regularly to remove dust that can get circulated in your air, and to prevent the risk of fires caused by lint buildup. Doing this will even increase the performance and efficiency of your heater!

  1. Keeping Pets Off Soft Surfaces

Try to avoid the spread of pet dander by keeping pets off furniture and bedding. Keep your carpets clean from pet dander by regularly vacuuming them.

  1. Change Your Furnace Filters

This is very important. Dirty furnace filters cause extra strain on equipment, causing them to break down earlier, and can spread unhealthy particulates throughout your home air flow.

  1. Clean Surfaces With Vinegar

Clean furnaces with a vinegar solution to remove sticky dust and create an inhospitable environment for microorganism growth. This will make deep cleaning much easier, and will require much less elbow grease in the long run.

  1. Humidifiers and Air Filters

 

These devices provide fantastic relief for anyone suffering from asthma or allergies, and drastically reduce the number of allergens present inside your home airflow.