Tips to Remove Dust Safely And Effectively

Careful cleaning is a simple way to get rid of toxic dust. 

Here's how :

• Vacuum frequently and use a vacuum fitted with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter. These vacuums are more efficient at trapping small particles and will likely remove contaminants and other allergens from your home that a regular vacuum would recirculate into the air. Change the filter to keep it working well, and don't forget to vacuum the stuffed furniture (get under those couch cushions)!
• Wet mop uncarpeted floors frequently to prevent dust from accumulating (dry mopping can kick up dust that simply resettles). Buy wooden furniture or furniture filled with down, wool, polyester, or cotton as these are unlikely to contain added fire retardant chemicals.
• Wipe furniture with a wet or microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths work well because their smaller fibers cling to the particles. If you don't have a microfiber cloth, wet a cotton cloth -- it grabs and holds the dust better than a dry one. Skip synthetic sprays and wipes when you dust -- they only add unwanted chemicals.
• Caulk and seal cracks and crevices to prevent dust from accumulating in hard-to-reach places.
• Equip your forced-air heating or cooling system with high-quality filters and change them frequently to keep them working well.
• Keep electronic equipment dust-free by damp dusting it frequently; this is a common source of chemical fire retardants in dust.
• Pay special attention to places where little kids crawl, sit and play. They live closest to our floors and as a result tend to be more exposed to those toxic dust bunnies.
• If you're dust sensitive, consider asking someone else to do the dusty cleaning.