Health Tip: Dust Your Home Properly

The Environmental Working Group recommends:

  • Vacuum your home often. Make sure your vacuum is equipped with a HEPA filter.
  • Regularly wet-mop floors that aren't carpeted. Use a damp cloth to wipe down electronics.
  • Use a wet cloth (no cleaning products) or microfiber cloth to wipe down furniture.
  • Buy furniture made of wood, or filled with wool, polyester or cotton.
  • Use caulk to seal cracks where dust might settle.
  • Use care dusting areas where kids crawl, sit and play.
  • Use a quality air filter in your furnace or air conditioner. Change it often.
  • Ask someone else to clean for you if you are allergic to dust.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

    Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Timing Might Be Everything With Asthma Inhalers

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the United States

    RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'

    Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise

    Local Outbreaks Can Motivate The Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds