You’ve dusted the entire house, vacuumed, finished the laundry, and washed the windows so you’re feeling pretty good about yourself (housework is never done). A couple of days later company comes and you notice those pesky dust bunnies everywhere. Do you really need to be concerned? What is dust, where does it come from, what does it hurt, and is it ok to just let it build up (after all, it’s a natural occurrence). House dust is a component of who you are. House dust is not just dirt but a mixture of potentially allergenic materials, such as: fibers, food particles, mold spores, pollens, dust mites, plants, plant and insect parts, hair, animal fur and feathers, dried saliva and urine from pets, flakes of human and animal skin. Naturally the more time you spend indoors the more the greater the exposure to house dust allergens.
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So you finally start your spring cleaning. After moving beds, heavy furniture, boxes, and disturbing inches of dust, you begin to sneeze. People with asthma, sensitivity to dust, and allergies are extremely affected by such a scenario. Obviously it’s not healthy to let dust build up. The particles seen floating in a shaft of sunlight include dead dust mites and their waste products, the waste products actually provoke allergic reactions.
According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases there are several tips on how to make your house dust free. First of all, you need a routine cleaning of your bedroom. Secondly, reduce the number of surfaces on which dust can collect.
In addition to getting medical care for your dust allergies, here are some guidelines: empty and clean all closets, keep clothing in zippered plastic bags, clean and scrub woodwork to remove dust, vacuum carpet and upholstery regularly, wash curtains, clean furniture, tops of doors, window frames and sills with a damp cloth or oil mop, avoid stuffed animals, avoid decorations in the house that tend to trap dust, keep toys that will accumulate dust out of the child’s bedroom, and remember that animals contribute to dust.
Now that you’ve thoroughly cleaned your house and you’re feeling good about getting rid of the dust, sit down and have that cup of coffee and put your feet up. But as your eyes scan the room you see your collection of wicker baskets, new Ficus trees and silk flower arrangements. Your quest for a beautiful home has left you with an unending plethora of work, known and dusting.
Extra hints:
Place a sheet of plastic Saran wrap on top of refrigerator to collect dust (no one will see it) at end of month replace sheet - allows for easy clean up and easy dusting.
If you are looking for good dusting rags try old, clean mens t-shirts, baby burp cloths, and wash cloths.
When cleaning house, wear an apron with pockets containing furniture polish, dust rags, and plastic trash bags so as to avoid unnecessary trips around the house looking for supplies.
Now that you have been inspired to rid your home of dust and contaminates, let me tell you how Dalworth Clean can help. Carpet is a must in everyone’s home and workplace. It is associated with luxury, quiet and dignity. It helps to reduce harsh noises and provides thermal insulation, especially in winter. It is also kinder to the backs and feet of people who stand all day. By professional cleaning and extracting foreign substances, we enhance the quality of indoor living and protect our health. Naturally, Dalworth Clean can professionally clean your floors, drapes, vents, and upholstery getting rid of dust and dust mites. This not only relieves your floors, draperies, and upholstery of allergens, but also gets rid of soiled areas and odors. Dalworth Clean also provides a service called a dust down. Our professionals use a machine the takes the dust out of the air, and then every piece is wiped down.
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