Here’s why your home gets so dusty and what to do about it


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Monday, 20 Mar 2023

According to Home Advisor, how quickly dust collects inside a home depends on a few environmental factors. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS

When it comes to spring cleaning, the No. 1 enemy of the home is dirty and difficult to remove – and it’s everywhere. That enemy is, of course, dust. And it begs the question: Why do homes get so dusty?

“Household dust is a complex matrix of components including dust mites, dust mite faeces, bacteria, mould, pet dander, small insects, pollen, and particles,” Ketan Patel, design manager of floor care at Dyson, told Better Homes & Gardens.

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