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Dust is alway in a home even after cleaning.
Scientifically speaking there are three types of particles to explore and mention that are throughout a home.
- Inhalable particles 15µm–100µm in diameter that settles within 1 minute. Examples of these are: Travel on roads, Salts, Windblown dust.
- Thoracic that is less than 10µm in diameter that settles within 3 minutes.
- Respirable that is less than 5µm in diameter that settles within 8 minutes.
Dust can’t be eliminated all together. Dust particles are always floating in a house specially after a cleaning whether the vacuum that was used has a HEPA Filter. Types of Materials to consider to help with dust and dust mites are:
- Silk
- Wool
- Bamboo
Common suggestions, file papers, encase pillows, have no carpets. Wash linens in hot water weekly, take shoes off when entering the house, keep pets washed and brushed.
