5 Reasons Your Home Is Dusty & What You Should Do About It

You clean regularly, but if you are like most Hoboken residents we encounter, you notice that your house seems to get so dusty easily, and you wonder why. The best thing to do here is to find where the particles of matter are coming from. However, it’s challenging to pinpoint the culprit because there are so many reasons for it. For one, dead and decomposing skin cells can be the culprit. If you live near a gravel or dirt road, that may be a factor, too.

Here are some of the possible reasons your home is dusty:

1. Mold

When was the last time you checked your house for mold? Mold can sometimes be responsible for indoor dust despite regular cleaning. If you have an air purifier, chances are high that they are only killing the mold spores in your air and leaving existing mold to grow. We recommend using a microbial spray to kill existing mold or calling on a mold removal expert.

Lowering the humidity level in your home can also help with mold problems. Doing this will starve mold of water, causing them to dry out.

2. Cleaning Methods

Your house cleaning methods can also affect the amount of dust residue left in your home. Improper cleaning methods, including grooming, can release dust particle into the air, causing them to settle on surfaces and leaving your home dusty.

3. Dead Skin Cells

As mentioned, dead skin cells are a huge contributor to the amount of dust in your house. A lot of dead skin cells come off when you’re asleep, and they naturally end up on your bed. Yes, it does sound nasty, but it happens. A great way to lessen the dust in your home is to clean and replace your sheets at least once a week. Although it’s a lot of work, it’s worth it in the end!

4. Rugs

Rugs are nice, but they’re huge dust collectors. This is both good and bad. Dust trapping means less dust in the air, however, that also means more dust that could affect the rug or carpet fibers. Regularly vacuuming your rug or carpet, at least once a week, can restore the ‘filtering ability’ of your rugs and carpeting while also reducing dust accumulation.

Please note that vacuums are not designed to suck out 100% dust from carpets and rugs. You may need a professional rug or carpet cleaning service at least once a year to keep your carpet or rug in great shape.

5. Animals

If you have furry companions at home, then they’re one of the main reasons your home is dusty. While this cannot be avoided, giving your pets a bath ever so often can help reduce the dead skin cells (dander) they shed. Alternatively, you can sign up for a regular cleaning service with pet hair and odor removal add ons to ensure your home remains clean, spotless, and dust-free. To reduce the frequency of cleaning appointments, we recommend getting an air purifier fitted with pet hair filter.

P.S.: It also helps to unvest in the right pet brush for their fur.

Don’t Take Dust Lightly

A dusty home shouldn’t be something you ignore or sweep under the rug. Dust can become polluted and contain toxic gases and materials that can negatively affect your health. Cleaning your house regularly can reduce dust significantly, but you really need to take the time to do it. And if you’re the busy type or would just like to outsource the chore, our home cleaning in Hoboken, NJ is just the perfect solution. We can take care of all your cleaning needs, going over the high and low traffic areas in your home to ensure they are clean, dust-free, and safe.

Let us do the cleaning. You do the relaxing.