The average person spends a whopping 110 minutes every day on household maintenance, and most of that time goes to cleaning. Tackling dust can seem like a never-ending job. 

There are some ways to stay ahead of it. Read on for five tips on how to prevent dust to keep your home sneeze-free.

1. Take Your Shoes Off

Did you know 60 percent of the dust in our homes comes from the outside? We track in all kinds of yuck from outdoors from animal hair to dirt.

Gross, right? The easiest way to keep all that stuff outside is to kick off your shoes as soon as you get home. Even if you don’t have space for a dedicated mudroom, you can still encourage all your family members to take off their shoes and leave them just inside the door. 

2. Change Your Air Filters

Most HVAC manufacturers recommend you change the air filter in your home every three months. But, if your house is prone to dust, or if someone is allergic to it, you should change the filters more often.

Dust is made up of human skin, animal fur, decomposing insects, food debris, lint and organic fibers from clothes and bedding, dirt and cooking debris. Your air filter is your first and best defense against all that stuff.

Unless someone in your home has respiratory problems, you can get away with using inexpensive filters and changing them every 30 days.

3. Wash and Dry Linens and Other Textiles

You should wash bed linens once a week to get rid of the fine skin particulates that we all shed. Wash sheets, pillowcases, and blankets in hot water to get rid of dust and more importantly, dust mites.

Don’t forget to wash your pillows, too. A good rule of thumb is to toss them in the washer every three months. 

The pillows you use for decoration on your bed and on your couches need a good cleaning every couple of months. If you can, put them in the washing machine. If you can’t, then use the hose attachment on your vacuum to clean them.

4. How to Prevent Dust? Vacuum Your House

If you like to leave your windows open when the weather’s nice, you’re letting in a lot more than fresh air. Dust and pollen from outside can waft inside and settle all over your home.

Running the vacuum regularly will cut down on dust and help you stay ahead of it. You should vacuum high-traffic areas like the family room and front hall every three days. Rooms that don’t get as much use can be vacuumed every week.

Don’t forget the hidden areas that aren’t as obvious. You should run the vacuum under the beds, for example. That’s where crumbs, pet dander, and dust can build up.

5. Cut Down On Clutter

Dust will accumulate on every surface in your home. You can cut down on dust by reducing the number of surfaces dust can cling to.

Piles of books and dozens of knickknacks give dust a home. So, keep books on the shelves and cut down on the number of small items you display in your home.

Don’t forget your closet. Instead of stacking sweaters on the shelves, you might pack them in plastic storage boxes with lids. 

Final Thoughts

Consider using microfiber cloths to dust with, instead of paper towels. Microfiber cloths will trap dust and keep it from spreading.

We hope these tips have helped answer the question, how to prevent dust. If you would like to request a professional cleaning, contact us for a free quote.