Guidelines

What causes excessive dust in my house?

What causes excessive dust in my house?

A dirty or low-quality heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is a major cause of excessive dust. If you rarely have your ducts cleaned, dust, debris, and fungi will reside in your HVAC system. This debris clogs HVAC filters, resulting in excessive dust and unhygienic air, which can cause sickness.

How can I stop so much dust in my house?

How to Reduce the Amount of Dust at Home

  1. Keep It Outside.
  2. Groom Your Pets in a Clean Space.
  3. Pack Up Paper and Fabrics.
  4. Change Your Sheets Often.
  5. Use a Vacuum With a HEPA Filter.
  6. Get an Air Purifier.
  7. Line Tall Surfaces With Newspaper.
  8. De-Clutter and Cut Back on Fabrics.

Do air purifiers help with dust?

Although an air purifier cannot remove particles completely, with regular use it can provide a significant reduction in household dust. That means less dust floating around, less need to clean, and better, cleaner air throughout your home.

Does opening windows reduce dust?

Does opening windows reduce dust in your home? No, open windows will not reduce dust in your home. When we open windows to allow fresh air to enter our homes, we are also welcoming everything in the air, such as pollen, chemicals, and debris.

How do I freshen my air ducts?

Combine 1/4 cup white vinegar with 2 cups water in a plastic spray bottle and shake vigorously. Spray the solution very lightly into the air duct. Don’t saturate the surface or allow any of the solution to drip down into the air duct. Allow the sprayed solution to dry.

How do I clean my air ducts myself?

Step-by-Step duct cleaning

  1. Remove the screws from air duct covers and return-air grill plates.
  2. Cover up your supply vents (those vents that supply heat or air to the rooms) with paper towels.
  3. Set your thermostat to the “fan on” position.
  4. Loosen dust in ducts.
  5. Clean supply registers.
  6. Clean the return registers.

Should I dust or vacuum first?

When doing your thorough cleaning, dust the room before vacuuming so you can vacuum up the particles that float into the air as you work and settle on the floor.