Guide – Avoid dust with an air purifier

Dust is undesirable, symbolizes dirt and unsanitary conditions – and at the same time dust is omnipresent. Dust not only penetrates our apartments through open windows and doors, but is “produced” by us every day. Dead skin, textile fibers, pets: around six milligrams of dust are formed per square meter of living space every day. With an average living space, this corresponds to a whopping 130 g of house dust per year! Nevertheless, there are very effective tips and tricks on how dust cannot be completely avoided, but still reliably reduced. In this guide you will learn how to fight dust – and how to use one air cleaner can drastically improve the air quality in your home!

Dust, also called house dust, is the name for microscopic, particulate and fibrous mixtures of organic and inorganic substances. Dust is made up in a very individual way based on the respective living conditions in a household. House dust can consist, for example, of skin flakes, abrasion from clothing, hair, house dust mites, bacteria and viruses, remains of microorganisms and fine dust. This delicious mixture is supplemented by pollutants, including wood preservatives, plasticizers and heavy metals.

This is how the humidity affects the dust

The drier the air, the easier it is for the dust to spread. Especially in the heating season in winter we are almost overrun by dust mice. In order not to suffocate in the dust despite comfortably heated living spaces, it is worth increasing the humidity in the interior spaces. This can be done very easily by filling bowls with water and placing them on the heater. The heating heat allows the water to evaporate, so that the room air can be enriched with moisture. Humidity in turn binds the dust and makes it heavier so that it cannot spread unhindered in the rooms. However, water bowls only have a limited effect. If you suffer from a house dust allergy or struggle with particularly dry room air, ask for it air cleaner with an integrated humidifier a perfect complement. These air cleaner filter the room air and at the same time enrich it with moisture.

Correct ventilation against dusty interiors

Many people tend to let fresh air into their rooms through permanently tilted windows. However, this approach is not expedient! On the one hand, the air exchange is far too low for a positive effect, on the other hand, tilted windows mean that additional dust can penetrate the apartment. It is much better to ventilate the room regularly with the windows wide open – even in winter! Open all windows three times a day for 10 minutes to ensure draft and reliably exchange the stale, dusty room air.

Eliminate the largest dust collectors

Most of the things that make our apartments really cozy are unfortunately also the biggest dust magnets. Carpets, upholstered furniture, curtains and curtains, but also pillows and woolen blankets, magically attract dust – and also produce it. If you don’t want to do without the pleasantly soft, fluffy surfaces entirely, you should at least ensure regular, thorough cleaning. Daily vacuuming significantly reduces the exposure to dust! Even smooth surfaces tend to be covered with a nasty layer of dust over time. Again, regular cleaning is the key to success in the fight against dust. It is important to ensure that the smooth surfaces are first vacuumed and then wiped with a damp cloth. This prevents the house dust from being whirled up.

Freezing against dust mites

The bed and bed linen are not only popular with us humans, but also with our unloved “pets”, the house dust mites. The small arachnids live by the millions in our beds and on our skin flakes. Like every living being, the mites turn the ingested food into excrement – the main trigger for house dust allergies! If you want to bed down to rest without mites, we strongly recommend special allergy bedding. Alternatively, duvet covers, pillows and blankets can be frozen for several days. The cold causes mites to die off – and thus enables a good night’s sleep without too much dust in the air!

Air purifier against dust

Air purifiers are without a doubt the most efficient weapon in the fight against dust. Air purifiers are small, technical devices that thoroughly filter the air indoors. For this purpose, the air purifiers have different filter systems depending on the design. Air purifiers with so-called HEPA filters are common and at the same time highly effective. HEPA filters consist of an extremely fine-meshed fabric that catches even the smallest particles. Air purifiers with activated carbon filters are also highly effective. Activated carbon has a highly porous surface in which even the smallest viruses and bacteria get caught. Air purifiers with activated carbon filters are particularly recommended for allergy sufferers. Air purifiers with several integrated filter systems are also ideal for removing dust from the air.

As already mentioned, air purifiers with integrated humidifiers are twice as effective. On the one hand, the devices bind house dust, on the other hand, air enriched with moisture is a real relief, especially in winter. Air purifiers with ionization technology can also make life easier for allergy sufferers! These air purifiers are equipped with a generator that negatively charges the molecular particles in the air. This makes the particles act like a magnet. They attract dust, bind and clump it and thus ensure that the dust can no longer float freely in the room, but rather sinks to the floor.
Air purifiers with UV light are recommended for those who not only want to fight dust, but also want to reduce the virus load in the living space at the same time. With these air purifiers, the air inside the device is irradiated with UV light, which in most cases renders viruses harmless.

Conclusion
Dust cannot be avoided. But dust can be reliably combated with the right tips. Regular ventilation is essential, as is vacuuming and wiping smooth surfaces. Air purifiers are technology’s answer to house dust. Depending on the variant, the air purifiers filter the ambient air, enrich it with moisture or minimize the virus load from UV rays. Every air purifier offers its own special advantages – which should be compared with your own needs in terms of dust control before buying.