This feature from HG TV makes you think about dust in places you probably never thought of. By cleaning properly your home will have a different feel and it will really help those with allergies.
Tip # 1: Bedding Down with Dust Mites
Use zippered dust-proof casings for pillows and mattresses; the pore casing of such is so small that dust mites and their waste products can't get through.
Tip # 2: Vacuum with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air)
Filters to prevent tiny particles of dust from being blown back out into the air.
Tip # 3 : Don't Forget to Change the Vacuum Filter
Changing the vacuum filter is an essential part of keeping dust out of the air and preserving the life of the machine.
Tip # 4: Change AC Filters Regularly
Never run your heating air condition system without filters and be sure to change them regularly.
Tip # 5: Ventilate Your Bathroom
Run the exhaust fan (and make sure it is vented to the outside) helps remove moisture from this naturally humid room.
Tip # 6: Attend To Your Gutters
Keeping your gutters covered is one way to prevent moisture from creeping into your basement. If you don't have covered gutters give them a regularly cleaning not just in the fall but all year long.
Tip # 7: Remove Textiles From the Bedroom and Living Room
A fabric headboard, decorative pillows a covered chaise are all dust collectors so keep these to a minimum for a cleaner environment.
Tip # 8: Avoid Wind Pollinated Plants
Grasses are the worst among plants.
Tip # 9: Follow Your Nose
If you detect a musty smell in your home inspect quickly until you find the source. The sooner you find mold the easier it is to remove.
