Studies show that debris collected from the air filter in a ventilation system contains between 100 and 6,700 bacteria per gram of dust (approx 2,800 – 190,000 bacteria per ounce), from ventilation ducts contains between 50 and 50,000 bacteria per gram (approx 1,400 to 1,400,000 bacteria per ounce), and the floor debris contains similar numbers of bacteria.
Other studies show that dust also contains many other biological contaminants such as mite and insect excrement, heavy metals as well as many organic contaminants such as soot, industrial residues and pesticides.
Use electrostatic towels, damp rags or vacuuming (with hepa-filter) to gather up settled debris (without stirring it into the air) is the safest way to prevent inhalation of household contaminants. Dust is a definite health threat; especially for people with asthma as well as those who don’t want the ailment. Keep up on the removal of such debris and you’ll have a healthier indoor environment.
*Source of the above was referenced from an article by Cornell University Ergonomics.
A healthier indoor environment prevents allergies and illnesses from affecting your families over-all well being. Studies have also shown that approximately 80% of dust consists of dead skin cells from our bodies.