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Reduce indoor dust: six cleaning habits for the home

A damp cloth and suitable vacuum can reduce dust resuspension better than dry dusting that simply scatters it.

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Adapted from EPA indoor particulate-matter guidance. Cleaning cannot eliminate every source; suspected mold, moisture damage, lead or asbestos calls for appropriate specialist precautions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Inspect floors, carpets, furniture and shelves for dust. Set a routine such as weekly cleaning, more often when use or visible dust warrants it.
2. Work from higher shelves with a slightly damp cloth to keep settled dust from flying. Follow maker instructions on water-sensitive surfaces.
3. Vacuum floors, rugs and upholstered furniture with an appropriate machine; a HEPA-filter vacuum can help limit some dust escaping back into the air.
4. Empty the bin and maintain filters as the maker directs. People sensitive to stirred-up dust should avoid the work area if possible.
5. Check replacement or cleaning intervals for portable air cleaners and HVAC filters. Do not force an incompatible high-efficiency filter into equipment.
6. Address repeated dust sources such as leaks, mold and outdoor entry. Do not dry-brush or vacuum suspected asbestos or lead materials with a regular cleaner.

Original source: Reduce indoor dust: six cleaning habits for the home

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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