What You Should Know About House Dust:
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Tim Benjamin A/C in Blog
This ever-changing and seemingly ever-present substance has been a concern of housekeepers and allergy patients alike. It is the result of the natural decomposition of the things we have in our homes. Plus we have dust that infiltrates from the outside through cracks in doors and windows. Wherever it comes from, it causes unwanted symptoms for those with allergies.
What is in house dust?
The composition varies from house to house, but in general, you might find textile fibers, decomposing insect parts,
pet dander, human and animal hair, food leftovers, pollen grains, mold spores, bacteria, skin flakes, insulation, sand, and the most likely offender, the dust mite and its fecal material.
What increases the amount of dust in a house?
Carpets, draperies, ruffled items, knickknacks,
books, magazines, pets, upholstered furniture, animals and pillows, and fireplaces are some of the things that increase dust levels. Infrequent cleaning or cleaning with a vacuum cleaner without a high efficiency filtering device, high traffic levels, location of the house, type of yard, and condition of the central air system can all contribute to the amount of dust in your home For example, if you are in a new neighborhood where there is a lot of construction and the yards are not sodden with grass, you will have more dust in your home. Leaks in the duct work can cause dust and insulation from the attic to be drawn into the living space.
About Tim Benjamin A/C
Tim Benjamin A/C began operations in May of 2000. Starting out Tim was and continues to be committed to hard work and honesty. Tim still impresses these values into the company and each employee. If you are looking for honesty and integrity in an air conditioning company you have come to the right place.