Did you know the relative humidity in your home can affect how fast dust accumulates and how long your homes stays clean?
Have you ever noticed that it is more difficult to do a good job dusting sometimes and not others? Did you know your home will stay cleaner longer when the humidity is at an ideal level?
Low humidity levels, like we have in Wenatchee, cause static electricity. Static electricity attracts dust and makes it difficult to remove from the surface you are trying to clean.
High humidity causes problems too. It creates an ideal environment for dust mites, which are a common allergen and increases dust production. Did you know, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, there are as many as 38,000 dust mites in a teaspoon of house dust? Ewwwww! This is a good enough reason to keep the dust under control in your home, even if you don't mind looking at it!
Maintaining relative humidity below 50% helps prevent dust mite infestations, mold and mildew growth, and inhibits bacteria. An ideal level seems to be between 40% - 50%. This seems to be the best level to eliminate static while decreasing the production of dust mites.
In the winter, a lower humidity level may be necessary. This will help avoid condensation on the inside of the windows due to cold temperatures outside.
To keep household vents dust free, remove and wash them once a year with mild soap and water. After they are clean and dry, apply a generous coat of car wax and buff. This will help repel the dust from collecting on them.
Hope you find these tips helpful.
Yours for health and happiness,
Erin Davidson
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