Q&A for How to Reduce Dust in Your House

If you have a central air system, make sure you change the filters since they can get clogged up with dust. You can also try running an air purifier.

Unfortunately, no. While opening the windows is a great way to get fresh air circulating through your home, it can also bring in outside sources of dust, such as dirt and pollen. If dust and other particles in the air are a problem for you, look into installing anti-dust screens, which can allow fresh air in while keeping many small particles out.

Dust can come off of anything that sheds a lot of fine particles, including fabrics, building materials, plants, pets with dander or fine hair, and—gross as it sounds—your own body. Having some dust in your home is unavoidable, but you can keep it to a minimum by using air filters and cleaning regularly.

The smoke itself leaves behind a residue, not to mention all the ash that ends up flying around, even if you're careful. Your house will be cleaner if you smoke outside.

You spend more time in your bedroom, even though you are asleep. Bedding, curtains, carpet, and clothes closets make and attract the most dust, as there tends to be carpet or rugs and many fabrics in bedrooms. Your dead skin flakes build up during sleep too, rubbed off on sheets and pillowcases.

Yes. If the paintwork is rough, then dust will stick to it easily. If it is glossy, then the dust will be a lot less likely to stay.

Dust and then vacuum. That way you are not getting all that dust you just vacuumed up all over the floor again.

Maybe you're just more sensitive to the dust compared to other people. Some people tend to be more aware of the dirt and debris floating around and their own cleanliness. If it really bothers you, it wouldn't hurt to talk to your doctor about this problem.

Dust once a month, this will prevent accumulation. Also, remove any unused tins/items to stop clutter.

Dust and dirt is probably falling from between the floorboards above you, this happens when people walk around upstairs. The only thing you can to reduce the dust is seal the ceiling.

Caulk your baseboards and window panes to eliminate gaps. Look for any gaps outside your home and caulk them as well. A lot of dust is pulled in from outside, but a lot originates inside the home as well. Close and seal any air vents in the room, and change your air conditioner's filter every other month. You can't make the room completely dust free, but this will reduce the amount of dust that makes it into the room.

Closet doors, as collected dust will be a lot easier to clean off of it (just wipe the dust off) and it will securely keep any dust out.

It can. Humidity over time will cause dust to more securely attach itself to surfaces.

It's probably from the minerals in the water. It needs to be distilled water in order to prevent the white dust.

It is possible the previous resident was not as conscientious as you are and allowed dirt to filter through the carpet to the pad underneath. One way to check this is to vacuum a room, empty the vacuum and re-vacuum. If similar amount of dirt is recovered this may be the reason. Also, your Hoover filter may not be catching ultra-fine particles which are then exhausted into the air.

Use sawdust or wood shaving based litter. It will be slightly harder to clean, but there is much less dust and it usually smells better as well.

No, No they are not. They are specks of dust. You may not see them individually but together they can make the dust you see in your room. No matter how much you clean, they are always present and they are harmless unless you have a highly sensitive dust allergy.

Dust is inevitable. Cloth will trap the most dust, while leather and wood will be easier to clean. Replace cloth furniture with leather or wood. You may be able to line cloth furniture with leather or plastic to make dusting easier.