Why is my house so dusty?

Are you constantly finding yourself dusting every day or sneezing no matter how many times you clean? Some houses seem to collect dust more than others which can be frustrating when you do your utmost to keep your home clean to no avail. Excess dust can make your home look dirty and unloved when this isn’t the case. But what can you do about it?

What is dust?

Dust is made up of dead skin, hair, carpet fibres, lint and dirt as well as other random particles that can fill your home. The more people and pets you have the more you might notice it. Don’t worry that your home is producing too much; it’s often dust management that’s the problem.

What can you do about it?

• Firstly, when dusting, it’s easier to start from the top and go down. Dust the top of your cupboards first so that any dust that falls on the floor can be picked up later
• Don’t over-vacuum. Too much vacuuming can actually make the amount of dust worse as it gets sucked out of the furniture and carpets and is redistributed into the air
• Hard floors such as wood, laminate or stone don’t hold dust as much as carpet does so replacing your flooring could help improve your dust problem
• Wash your bedding and curtains regularly to keep them dust free
• Ensure you let enough fresh air into your home

How does air circulation remove dust?

Having stagnant air around and poor air circulation can make dust worse. Either ensure that you’re letting fresh air in by opening your windows regularly or have trickle vents installed with your new windows. These are small openings integrated into your window frame which allows air in. As well as preventing dust from settling, regular air flow prevents damp, condensation and mould growing.

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