Dust is something that every homeowner tries to avoid. Dust is made up of pollen, mold, and dirt — definitely not anything you would want to breathe in.
Keep your home clean and dust-free with a few of these simple tips:
Avoid Carpets
Carpets are absolute dust magnets, building up all kinds of unwanted air pollutants that spring up every time you take a step. Stick with easy-to-clean wood or laminate floors instead.
Beat Out Rugs and Mats
If you do have rugs and mats in your house, you can reduce dust the old-fashioned way: hang them up outside and knock them with a flat rod to watch the dust fly off. It’s best to do this at least once a month (but more often is better!).
Maintain Your Upholstery
Dust can quickly build up on curtains, couches, and other kinds of fabric — just like it does on carpets. Give these fabrics thorough vacuuming from time to time to keep your home dust-free.
Alternatively, you can use a handheld steam cleaner to clear dust and dirt away. However, be sure to check the care instructions on upholstered surfaces before using water or cleaners on them.
Replace Your Air Filters
Most air filters for cooling and heating systems are made to be disposable and are only designed to be used for about a month. Replace your filters regularly to keep dust out of your home more effectively. Otherwise, you may find dust circulating throughout your home!
Clean Bedding Regularly
Your sheets accumulate dead skin and other kinds of unwanted dust particles. Clean your bedding once a week to avoid breathing in extra debris.
Remove Your Shoes When You Enter the House
Guests and household residents can easily track in the dust on their shoes every day. Place an outdoor mat by any exterior entrances and consider providing a basket or bench where guests can take off their shoes when they come inside.
Groom Your Pets Regularly
Pets that come in and out of your home during the day can track in dust that gets all over the furniture, floors, and into the air. Regularly combing and bathing your pets can reduce excess dust and dander, sending it down the drain instead.
Get Professional Cleaning for Your Ducts and Vents
Your air ducts and vents build up dust over time and redistribute it into your home. Professional cleaning on an annual basis can improve your air quality and clear out dust and debris.
Want to clear the dust out of your home? Book a professional duct cleaning from Chesapeake Property Services today.