HOW TO REDUCE DUST IN YOUR HOME

Many homes fall short of the basic requirements of a healthy home and contain one or more hazards that adversely affect human health. Among the health hazards we may encounter in our homes are those that cause and contribute to asthma (such as dust, mold, pest and allergens), toxic materials (such as lead, asbestos and chemical pesticides) and poisonous gases (such as carbon monoxide and radon).
Exposure to dust inside homes can have adverse outcomes such as respiratory problems, asthma, allergic reactions and lead poisoning (if the dust contains lead). Dust come from two sources. First dust and dirt can be carried in from outside on shoes or blown in through the windows and doors. Secondly, there are indoor sources of door particularly dust mites.
While it is impossible to have a dust free home, it is possible to live in a home that minimizes that is carried from the outside and avoid conditions that can promote allergens in dust. Below are simple measures that will help reduce dust in your homes.

and maintain homes that help occupants track off dust before it is carried inside. Simple steps like using a mat at the entrance of a house, building steps, using grates to scrape dirt off shoes and encouraging visitors to remove their shoes outside.
Use materials that are easy to clean. Dust is easily removed from smooth and cleanable surfaces (smooth flooring such as wood, tile, linoleum and vinyl) through vacuuming and mopping. Use a vacuum cleaner with high filtration features.
Carpet are generally more difficult to vacuum effectively than hard surfaces. But among carpet, short and closed loop pile carpet (such as commercial grade carpet) are typically easier to clean than loose- pile carpets which allow dirt and dust to fall to the underlying material.
Keep dust mite under control. Dust mite contribute to dust problems, so taking precautions against them can reduce exposure.