Where the hell is it coming from? I have bad allergies, so last week I vacuumed, cleared out all the clutter and dusted damn near everything. I replaced the air filter on my AC system. And now, just a week later, there's already a layer of dust on my shelves and I still have allergies in here. My fan isn't very powerful, is that why? I just want to know- where is it coming from and how do I get rid of it or keep it from accumulating? Thanks.
2007-09-28 15:38:55 · 7 answers · asked by fly or die 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You're probably in your bedroom at least eight hours a day, shedding hair, skin flakes, etc. And when you move your clothes around, they also shed bits of fiber. AND, if you haven't cleaned in a while, some of the dust from the last cleaning was floating in the air, and settled back down after cleaning.
You need to dust once a week, at the minimum. That's the way it is. You may need to dust more, depending on how clean the room was to start with, and how much dust settles. But time yourself cleaning -- it may seem like a lot of work to dust and vacuum, but I'm guessing your bedroom would only take 10 minutes total (just dusting and vacuuming -- you probably need another 10 minutes a day to clear up clutter).
Keep at it!
2007-09-28 15:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is caused my a lot of things. If you live near a factory or some other producing type plant this causes dust baddd. If you have the windows open this causes dust as well. Your best bet (especially if you have allergies) is to buy an air purifier. It will get rid of the dust and clean the air at the same time. I will include some links, some air purifiers can be expensive but it is well worth the investment.
2007-09-29 03:16:45 · answer #2 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you leave a window open dust will settle.. A fan will blow it around... You might need to have your ducts cleaned.. That would help a great deal... Or just dust 2x a week with a microfiber cloth.. You don't need any type of special cleaner.. .Also, you might want to try an air purifier that might help at least when you sleep.. Maybe also have a humidifer in your room that may help with the dust... Put some moisture back into the air....
2007-09-28 15:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My allergies give me problems in the bedroom; only room with carpet. I'm sleeping on the couch until we remove the carpet & put laminate flooring in there, too. Rooms facing the North or the West tend to have more dust (wind directions). There are filters that can be added under A/C & heat vents. Windows not have good seal; check caulking on outside of window(s). Dust mites is a big one for me. I contacted www.thebedmed.com & had a representative clean bed (and couch) which they also use a UV-C light that kills the mites - - then cover pillow cases & mattress with plastic liners.
2007-09-28 15:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dust doesn't "exist" in nature because things keep moving. No time to make dust.
Dust is made from stray particles from clothing, stuff stuck to clothing, and organic matter such as hair and dead skin cells. You yourself bring in dust. Fans just make the dust airborne.
The AC can't clean dust that's already in your room, only from incoming dust.
Open up your room, let nature's air conditioner cleanse your stagnant air. Although this ironically brings in dust, it circulates it to the outside, rather than you coming in and just depositing more and more. Humidity can also affect the accumulation of dust.
Plus dusting just moves the dust around, not eliminate it. Microfiber or damp cloth will do.
Let things move, or risk mildew.
2007-09-28 15:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by mateohao2003 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's just normal cause it happens to my room too!!! except I don't have allergies so it doesn't bother me much.
2007-09-28 15:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by Andrea ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its dead skin, dirt, animal dander.. you name it..
2007-09-28 15:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by linda_c_44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋