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Cleaning Tips for Those with a Dust Allergy

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December 7, 2018 //  by Home Jobs By Mom//  16 Comments

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Cleaning Tips for Those with a Dust Allergy

You keep cleaning, wiping, dusting, sweeping and vacuuming, but can’t really get rid of the dust. Sounds familiar, we know.

No matter how often or how well you clean, dust somehow is always there. This is especially bad if you have a dust allergy.

Of course, it might be somewhat less resistant to professional cleaning, yet a few tips and tricks can always come in handy.

Dust is omnipresent and persistent.

It’s almost impossible to get rid of it completely, as it keeps accumulating from carpet fluff, clothes fibers, pet dander and dirt that is constantly entering the house.

But you can at least reduce it to a manageable amount. This can be especially important if you or someone from your family has a dust allergy. 

So here a few tricks to reduce dust allergy symptoms that professional cleaners use and love every day.

No Shoe Policy

Yes, we know. It’s such a nuisance for many. Some might even take it as an offense. But you should understand that the biggest part of all the indoor dust and dirt that gets into your house comes from the soles of shoes.

To start with, at least make sure you and your family follow this rule. Then try to gently “impose” it on your guests. Explain to them a member of your house has a dust allergy and that this would really help that.

Provide comfortable slippers or socks for them. Even get some super cozy and funny ones to cheer them up.

Of course, for many of them this won’t be anything unusual, but if you really want to keep your house as dust-free as possible, be ready for the tough cookies as well.

Get a Doormat

Get some good doormats outside and inside all your house doors. This should significantly reduce the amount of dust that enters your home, especially if people still refuse to take their shoes off.

But even if they agree to take them off, wiping them before entering will help even more.

Sturdy doormats can really make a difference.

You can clean them outside using a hand vacuum. Do this once or twice a week and in no time you will definitely notice the difference in the dust around your house.

Vacuuming Often Can Help a Dust Allergy

If you really want to get rid of dust, you will have to vacuum alot—like a madwoman. You might think you already do, but if you vacuum less than once a week, and high traffic areas every other, or even every day, it won’t be enough to make a difference when it comes to dust in your house.

You and your family members can switch on this (usually tedious) duty, and ultimately, hiring a professional cleaner to help is always an option.

Because besides vacuuming often enough, you also need to do it properly, and if anyone knows how, that would be a professional maid.

Be Careful What You Use for Dusting

You might think feather dusters are cute and convenient, but they don’t really do the job. Even if you follow the instructions and use them properly, stroking the surfaces instead of “tickling” them, it still won’t help with removing the dust.

What happens is that all the dust falls back around as you walk with the feather duster through the room. You’ve just relocated the problem, not solved it.

The best option is to use the soft-bristled attachment on your vacuum cleaner to dust the curtains, drapes, and blinds. For other surfaces, use a damp cloth, preferably a microfiber one. These two will actually remove the dust instead of just spreading it around the house.

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Hopefully, these tips can help you say goodbye to your dust allergy! 

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  1. Dana Rodriguez

    December 7, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    These are great tips. I try to keep pat hair and dander plus dust down by dusting and vacuuming daily.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 13, 2018 at 6:55 am

      Those two are a must! I really wish I liked dusting more though lol ?

      Reply
  2. Tamra Phelps

    December 7, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    I definitely have dust allergies. I never knew that most dirt or dust comes in on shoes. Good to know.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 13, 2018 at 6:56 am

      I’m sure in my case all my pets probably cause most of it ?

      Reply
  3. Renee Travis

    December 10, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    This is good to know about shoes carrying in dust. I never really thought of that. I also vacuum 3 times per week because we have 2 dogs.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 13, 2018 at 8:16 am

      I vacuum a lot too because of my five pets

      Reply
  4. Edna Williams

    December 16, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    These definitely are awesome tips! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 19, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      The best tip is to get a robot vacuum?

      Reply
  5. gloria patterson

    December 30, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    My excuse for not dusting is that ever time I do I start sneezing and sneezing for hours after I dust. I will have to try the wet cloth dusting

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Allergies do make this particular chore, more of a chore than most! Wet cloth dusting will definitely help! Good luck!

      Reply
  6. ANN*H

    January 22, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    This is one for me with my allergies. I HATE dusting with a passion. At my house you can dust and the next day its all dusty again. Somethings I do a damp clothe dusting that does help some.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 23, 2019 at 11:14 am

      I hate dusting with a passion too. I try to get my kids to do it lol

      Reply
  7. ANN*H

    January 22, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    I have issues with allergies and hate dusting. Wet clothe dusting helps with some items tho,

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 23, 2019 at 11:15 am

      I need to wet dush more often. Dust just never goes away, unfortunately.

      Reply
  8. Jamie

    October 24, 2019 at 1:24 am

    I have had dust allergies for almost 10 years . I should clean for 20-30 minutes every day! It is my first time to know that most dirt or dust comes in on shoes. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 9, 2020 at 8:09 am

      That’s great you are in the habit of cleaning everyday. Just doing a little bit here and there goes a long way

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