Dust Particles

Causes behind the problem

dust can be found in the air, on surfaces and on fabrics. Paper, cardboard, clothes and wood are just a few of the common sources that drum up dust inside the home. Wind-blown dust from outside can enter your home through cracks and windows.

Health effects

If you have allergies, you know the real problem is not the dust itself, but rather the mites that live in it. These microscopic creatures can cause your allergies to flare up and trigger asthma attacks. They can also irritate your nose and throat, and make you more susceptible to colds*.

*Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

How to do away with dust

Things you can do

• When weather permits, keep windows slightly open during the day and in the bedroom at night to let bad air out. If you’re concerned about safety or energy loss, consider a ventilation system.
• Dust your home regularly with a damp rag so you don’t stir up particles
• Wash bedding frequently
• Use airtight plastic covers or allergen-proof fabric covers to encase mattresses, box springs and pillows and protect them against dust mites
• Use hot water (at least 130 degrees) and high heat to clean sheets once a week, and mattress pads, blankets and comforter covers once a month
• Wash children’s stuffed animals in hot water or place them in a plastic zipper bag and then put in the freezer overnight to kill dust mites
• Regularly change the filters on your heating and air-conditioning system
• Use a vacuum with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter

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How Lennox can help

dust can play dirty, but he’s no match for a Healthy Climate^® air cleaner, which captures and removes even the smallest of particles.