{"id":14407,"date":"2023-12-12T02:16:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T02:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honeywellpluggedin.com\/?p=14407"},"modified":"2023-12-12T02:16:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T02:16:24","slug":"the-dirty-truth-about-dust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honeywellpluggedin.ca\/fr\/the-dirty-truth-about-dust\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dirty Truth About Dust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you ran a finger along the top of the fridge or your child\u2019s bedroom bookcase, how much dust do you think you\u2019d discover, hypothetically? (Don\u2019t actually do this. Read on to find out why.) If you have no idea how much dust might be up there, it\u2019s probably a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t to dust-shame anyone. It&rsquo;s easy to overlook something that perpetually accumulates in out-of-sight areas, as well as gradually right under your nose. Keep in mind that dust isn\u2019t just unappealing to the eye or gross to think about. Breathing the dust inside your home can be unhealthy for household members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is dust made of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust can be made up of dead skin cells, dust mite droppings, and dust mite body fragments \u2014 yikes! Let\u2019s check out this statement\u2019s components and implications more closely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dead skin cells:<\/strong>&nbsp;Each of us sheds around 1.5 grams of dead skin flakes daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dust mite droppings and body fragments:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dust mites in your home, feeding on your dead skin flakes, can produce these triggers for allergy sufferers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because we spend up to 90% of our time indoors, you can see how a dust mite-friendly and allergy or asthma-unfriendly environment is sustained. And we\u2019re only talking about dust here. Pollen, pet dander, smoke, odors, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds, gasses, or chemicals that a variety of household products emit) also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/honeywellpluggedin.ca\/blog\/why-purify\/\">pollute<\/a>&nbsp;the air inside a house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can breathing household dust harm my family\u2019s health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might sound scary, but don\u2019t panic. Just keep an eye out for these dust mite debris allergy symptoms in members of your household:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runny nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itchy, red, or watery eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasal congestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itchy nose, roof of mouth, or throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postnasal drip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial pressure and pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen, blue-colored skin under your eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a child, frequent upward rubbing of the nose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do to fight dust and keep my family healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with what not to do: Don\u2019t dust your house the old-fashioned way. Leave feather dusters in the past where they belong. Cleaning methods that stir up dust should sound like a bad idea to you by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three steps for cleaning your indoor air.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Place\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/honeywellpluggedin.ca\/cleaner-air-matters\/\">effective<\/a>\u00a0air purifiers in high-traffic rooms and spaces where allergy sufferers spend time. Air purifiers help\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/honeywellpluggedin.ca\/blog\/relief-from-allergens\/\">capture and reduce<\/a>\u00a0dust in your home\u2019s air. An air purifier acts as a dust filter for a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes an air purifier effective? Choose a device with certified HEPA filtration or highly effective electronic filtration.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/honeywellpluggedin.ca\/shop\/air-purifiers\">Honeywell Air Purifiers<\/a>&nbsp;employ filtration technologies to reduce dust in any room in your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, consider the CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) when comparing devices. The CADR tells you how effectively the air purifier will clean and circulate air in a room of the size it\u2019s recommended for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll breathe easy knowing that third-party testing and verification shows that Honeywell air purifiers help clean and circulate the air in a room 4.8 times per hour. That\u2019s a remarkable 115 times per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;After turning on the air purifiers in your selected rooms, use a clean, damp microfiber cloth to wipe down surfaces gently. As much as possible, don\u2019t stir up dust; you\u2019ll send it airborne. Dust isn\u2019t always easy to see, so be thorough with your cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the cloth is damp \u2014 with water \u2014 and not wet. A wet cloth can turn dust into a sludge-y mess. Wear a mask and gloves if it\u2019s a seriously messy situation or you\u2019re sensitive to dust. You\u2019ll knock dust and other debris to the floor as you go. Perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Vacuum each room\u2019s floor. Using a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filtration would be ideal. All that dust and debris you knocked onto the floor from shelves, your stationary ceiling fan blades, the tops of the fridge and cabinets, and elsewhere, is conveniently waiting to be vacuumed up. Then mop uncarpeted floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a clean break with dust.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A house doesn\u2019t need to be visibly dusty to trouble family members and visitors suffering from allergies. Dust likely lurks in crevices and corners of even picture-perfect homes. Don\u2019t let dust get the better of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put air purifiers in the rooms that need them. Choose effective devices with air filters for dust. For additional comfort and confidence, shop for Honeywell air purifiers that employ&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/honeywellpluggedin.ca\/shop\/filters-accessories?hpi_filtration_type=314\">pre-filters<\/a>&nbsp;to reduce VOCs. Most Honeywell air purifiers are backed with a 5-year warranty. Honeywell air purifiers are your trusted partner in the fight against dust and other airborne particles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ran a finger along the top of the fridge or your child\u2019s bedroom bookcase, how much dust do you think you\u2019d discover, hypothetically? (Don\u2019t actually do this. Read on to find out why.) If you have no idea how much dust might be up there, it\u2019s probably a lot. 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