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Beat The Dust Bunnies At Their Own Game
Dust Will Make Your Skin Crawl, Not Just Tickle Your Nose
Everything looks grey and dusty in winter. The sky, your skin, nature…your bookshelves and windowsills. While we can’t change the way the seasons work, we can help you deal with the mess of post-winter dustiness. Here are tips to help with your own dust busting.
What exactly is dust?
The horrible truth about the dust bunnies in your corners is that it is much more than just dirt. It’s a mixture of sloughed-off skin, hair, bacteria, dust mites, dead bugs, fibres, and even microplastics.
If you have pets, it will also include dander. Which is just a nice word for doggy dandruff.
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Why is it bad to skimp on dust busting?
According to NewScientist, dust can be harmful to humans. Because of the microscopic size of dust particles, they can be inhaled and provoke immune reactions.
“Such allergic reactions may be minor or major depending on the individual. Dust can also serve as a “fomite”, potentially carrying viruses and possibly passing on infections.”
While the composition of normal household dust can make your skin crawl, it doesn’t pose a significant health risk on its own. Fine sand, wood and asbestos dust, as well as vehicle emissions particles, can contribute to lung disease and long-term exposure to harmful dust can have a negative effect on your health. This is why dust busting is so imperative.
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How do I fix it?
There is no quick fix when it comes to dust busting.
Cleaning regularly and correctly will also help you to avoid the build-up of potentially harmful dust in your household.
The most important thing, of course, is to make sure that you have well-fitted windows and doors that will seal all the dust outside. If you don’t have the prevention, here’s the treatment:
According to Merrymaids.com, there is a seven-step plan to win a dust-up with dust busting.
Create a daily cleaning schedule and stick to it.
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to dust busting. Don’t wait until the dust bunny legions have gathered and are ready to attack.
Clean in the right order.
Clean top down. Do not vacuum before you dust the lampshades.
Dust and wipe down surfaces.
Use microfibre cleaning tools. They are perfect for catching even the smallest dust particles.
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Wash bedding weekly.
This might seem like overkill, but when you sleep you slough off dead skin, and this is spread around your room every time you make your bed.
Vacuum regularly.
This is the best way to ensure that you do not kick up dust with every step you take.
Fight clutter.
Clutter hides dust and makes regular dusting impossible. Keep your surfaces and floor clutter-free to make sticking to your daily cleaning schedule easier.
Consider buying dust filters.
Consider buying a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. A vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters is the ultimate in dust-busting technology.
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