How To Dust-Proof Your Home

Learn the places where dust hides, such as deep inside carpet, drapery, upholstered furniture, mattresses, and on hard surfaces, including all of those knick-knacks decorating your home.

Enclose your mattresses and pillows in zippered, dust-proof covers. If you don’t like plastic or vinyl, look for fabric, allergen-impermeable covers.

Vacuum the carpeting and upholstered furniture frequently. Damp mop floor and walls.

Take your area rugs and cushions outside to shake them vigorously or beat them every week. Some people like to use an old tennis racket.

Don’t just move the dust around using feather dusters or dry rags – capture it! Use damp rags or spray your rags with a product that will hold the dust.

Wash sheets and blankets in hot water every week. Cold water leaves up to ten percent of dust mites behind. Dry cleaning also kills mites.

Install a HEPA air filter on your furnace or purchase a central air filtration unit, if you have forced-air heating and cooling. A portable HEPA filter unit may also help remove dust from the air.