The
barely-there particles that make up dust may not bother you. Or do
they? Even though dusting doesn't seem like a major cleaning issue,
every home requires it. If you sometimes skip dusting duty, take a
look at the reasons why you need to think twice about why and how you
keep your home clean.
Allergy
Irritations
While
dust doesn't make everyone cough or sneeze, it can trigger annoying
(or sometimes serious) allergies. Dust particles typically aren't
the problem. Instead, microscopic mites live in or on dusty
furniture. Dusty items in your home's interior can harbor hundreds
of thousands of mites, according to the American Lung Association.
For
people with dust mite allergies, excessive amounts of dust can result
in sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, or an asthma attack. A simple
dry dusting won't always solve a mite problem. These pests can also
live on the dust that drapes your drapes, covers your carpets, or
lands in or on your mattress. This makes deep cleaning a necessity
for anyone who has or lives with someone with a dust allergy.
If
you can't commit to cleaning your carpets, curtains, bedding,
mattress, hard flooring, and furniture regularly, you need help to
reduce the number of dust mites in your home. A professional
cleaning company can provide both light dusting and heavy
deep-cleaning services. Even though you can’t completely eliminate
dust mites, these two services can drastically decrease the dusty
dilemma.
Electronics
Issues
Allergies
aren't the only reason to dust regularly. Dust can, over time,
destroy some of your priciest electronics. Home computers, laptops,
stereo systems, entertainment systems, televisions, and other similar
devices or electronics often build up dust without the owner knowing
it.
If
you don't routinely move and inspect electronic items, you may never
notice the thick film of dust that's covering vents, clogging ports,
or getting into other spaces.
Not
only does a dusty computer or TV screen look dirty, but the coating
can eventually cause malfunctions. Computer keys can start sticking
or dust can clog other components of your home electronics.
A
professional cleaning service eliminates the need for you to
constantly dust your devices so you can keep your computer (TV,
tablet, or other electronic items) clean and working well.
Kitchen
Mess
On
its own, dust isn't a major kitchen issue. A quick wipe-down with a
rag should eliminate the problem — especially on hard surfaces such
as the countertop or cabinet doors. But when combined with grease or
other oily messes that happen in the kitchen, you have a recipe for
tough-to-clean grime.
Like
with electronics, built-up dust (and the greasy grime that often
results from it) can cause major malfunctions in kitchen appliances.
Regular professional cleaning can prevent this problem and stop
further dust and dirt-related damage.
Home
Aesthetics
Health
issues and home goods wear and tear aren't the only reasons to dust
regularly. Dust can sneak up on you, layering on top of your
furniture and other home décor over time. Instead of a crisp, clean
look, a snowy coating of dust can dull the aesthetics of your design
scheme.
The
only way to avoid aesthetic issues is to dust regularly. Depending on
the air circulation, ventilation, and home use, you may need to dust
every few days to once a week. A professional cleaning service can
take care of this routine job and get to areas you might not think of
— such as baseboards, curtains, walls, and lighting fixtures.
Do you need help
keeping your home dust-free? Contact NorthStar
Cleaning & Property Services for
more information about our cleaning services. We can help you fight
dust.
