Urban tales and several internet searches may persuade you that dust is made up of human skin, but that is not totally accurate. Skin makes up a very small percentage of dust, but it is actually a variety of things. If it’s not skin, what is dust made of and how is dust affecting your home’s indoor air quality?
Sources
Dust in your home derives from two places, outdoors or indoors. The dust from the outdoors is carried in by humans. This dust consists of soil or pollen that is attached on our clothing or through open windows. The dust brought in from the outside is approximately two-thirds of the dust in our homes.
Dust formed indoors is made of a number of unique sources. A very tiny component is really human skin. The majority of indoor dust is made up of furniture and carpet fibers and, if you have a pet, pet dander and fur.
Dust Mites
Where there is dust there is also dust mites. If you’re feeling courageous, a swift search online will show you what they look like. If you’re not feeling so curious, picture a tiny arachnid that’s main source of food is dead human skin cells. Dust mites make up a major portion of dust and their droppings are the number one cause of asthma and allergy irritations according to a study done by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. While they are dining on dead skin cells they are thriving in humidity. Maintaining the correct humidity of your home can minimize the influence of dust mites.
What are the solutions?
Air Service Co. has a number of indoor air quality solutions and the professionals at Air Service Co. in Muldrow can help you find the best choice for your home’s needs. We carry the a PureAirTM air purification system which fights off all three classes of contaminants and is the only single indoor air quality system to do so. We offer a wide-range of whole-home humidity control options to keep those dust mites at bay. We also offer whole-home ventilation systems which are helpful in bringing fresh air into today’s tightly sealed homes.
Our team at Air Service Co. in Muldrow will work with you to keep you healthy and comfortable in your home. If you have any questions about improving your indoor air quality or anything home comfort related give us a call at 918-212-8943. We look forward to working with you.