With monsoon season upon us, it doesn’t seem we are so much the
valley of the sun right now as we are the valley of dust! Dust is so
lightweight, composed of very small particles, and any breeze or movement sends
these particles airborne. During this time of year, extreme wind blows walls of
dust right through the valley and also blows the dust straight through our
homes. Not only does it make it more difficult to keep the inside of our homes
free of dust, but for many allergy sufferers, this time of year can be torture.
There are some easy
remedies to reduce the dust in your home not only for this time of year, but
year round, as well as alleviating allergy symptoms. Here is a helpful list of
ideas to go through to keep indoor allergies at a minimum as the dust piles up
more than usual:
- Use a
high-quality vacuum, and make sure the cleaning tools you’re using for
dusting will actually pick up and trap the dust, rather than simply moving
it around.
- Wash or
shake out blankets, furniture covers and sheets often to keep dust from
settling on fabrics.
- Invest in
allergen covers for pillows and mattresses to keep these items from
absorbing dust.
- Get in the
habit of inspecting the filters of your HVAC system monthly and changing
when they begin to clog with dirt and dust.
- One of the
most effective ways to get rid of dust is sealing air leaks in your home’s
walls, windows, and especially ductwork.
Many of us may feel
overwhelmed by the prospect of constant sweeping and dusting and others may
feel this only intensifies their allergies. Wolff Mechanical uses Aeroseal
technology to seal air leaks in ductwork. This technology closes off small
holes and cracks in your heating/cooling and ventilation ducts, virtually
stopping extra dust from entering. It’s no wonder this is the most effective
way to get rid of dust, as it causes less dust to enter the indoor air or
settle on your furniture and floors.
Our goal is to help educate
our customers about energy and home comfort issues. For more information on the
Aeroseal technology to improve the air quality in your home, reduce allergens
and save you money, please visit our website.
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