Eliminate Dust!?

How can i keep dust down in my home?

Hi
As far as I know "we" put the dust into our homes.... comes from, for instance, blankets, carpets, crumbs, etc. etc. Not much you can do about dust coming in through windows - but I had a friend who put up those "sheer" curtains under her regular ones and boy did they stop a lot of dirt and dust coming in the windows.
If you have a dusty parking lot nearby, perhaps ask the owner to pave it ! (good luck with this idea)
Every month I put my bed pillows in the dryer on no-heat to get rid of dust....
I would get rid of or store away anything that gets dusty like stuffed animal toys etc., to make cleaning up the dust easier.
I just read this on internet and thought it was interesting.

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It helps to consider the composition of dust. Dust is composed of animal and human dander, sloughed-off skin cells, mold spores, food and plant fibers and residue, insect parts, pollens, and other minute particles.

For allergy sufferers, one of the biggest dust problems is the contribution that our own bodies make to the dust problem. Dead skin cells are a favored food for dust mites. Not only are pieces of dead skin cells present in dust that settles on furniture, but they are also present in our mattresses, carpets, upholstered furniture, and drapery.

One of the most common allergens is the excrement that comes from dust mites that eat these dead skin cells. You guessed it, that excrement becomes part of dust also! As these dust mites die, their remains are also added to dust.

Add to that powdery mold spores that may develop inside our homes, dried flakes from plant and vegetable material, "fuzzies" from fabric, etc.

Anything we bring into our homes, such as wood for fireplaces, clothing that can produce lint, or cardboard and paper that can crumble or produce fine particles when torn can contribute to the dust "population."

My computer attracts a lot of dust and makes everything around it dusty. My computer is in my room next to the door and there is a window on the left wall. Without moving my computer, is there some way to get rid of all this dust? Is there some sort of machine that will constantly and quietly suck up or trap all of the dust?

It isn't hard to find a dust filter on ebay. We have one called CleanAir System 40 from Philips.

I am well aware I can buy a duster to take care of dust after it has fallen all over my furniture, but how can I combat dust before it ever falls, like while it's in the air? I live near an interstate, which makes things extra dusty. Or is it possible to basically prevent dust in my home?

I run a humidifier in my home, does that help the dust situation?

Dust is almost impossible to eliminate completely. However there are many options. Try a good furnace filter, or a good portable room air purifier. I have an Ionic Air Purifier which does a great job.

What is the most effective way to eliminate dust mites at home?

Are dust mites spray effective and safe to use?

My son has an allergy to dust mites so I have researched this topic tremendously. It is impossible in a non hospital setting to eliminate them. You can try and decrease them in the bedroom. Get rid of carpet and use tile, linoleum or wood floors that you mop regularly. Use pillow and mattress encasings (covers that totally zip shut). Wash your sheets and bedding in hot water as often as you possibly can. They say not to use stuffed animals which is too drastic for a little kid so just throw them in the dryer every couple of days. Never re-use pajamas, use a fresh set every night. For furniture get leather or faux leather and not fabric. Use a damp cloth or baby wipes to wipe down dressers etc to remove dust. In the bedroom don't use shelves or display a lot of dust collecting items out in the open. Even if the sprays did work you probably don't want to be spraying your bedding down nightly and then inhaling the chemicals all night.

Dusts! They are such an annoyance! Wouldn't it be good if we can at least reduce it considerably? That should save hours of cleaning and wiping and vacuuming.

Dust is mainly made of dead skin cells. So if we can figure out a way to stop shedding (which would probably look really gross) we won't have as much dust