What is Dust Made of and How Does It Affect Your Indoor Air Quality?06/09/2016 Urban fables and other internet sites may persuade you that dust is made up of human skin, but that is not entirely factual. Skin makes up a tiny percentage of dust, but it is honestly a combination of things. If it’s not skin, what is dust comprised of and how is dust affecting your home’s indoor air quality? Sources Dust in your living space comes from two places, outdoors or indoors. The dust from the outdoors is brought in by humans. This dust consists of soil or pollen that is clinging on our clothing or through open windows. The dust brought in from the outside is about two-thirds of the dust in our homes. Dust created indoors is made of a variety of diverse culprits. An extremely minimal part is indeed 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 simple search online will show you what they look like. If you’re not feeling so curious, think about a tiny arachnid that’s main source of food is dead human skin cells. Dust mites make up a large portion of dust and their droppings are the leading cause of asthma and allergy flare-ups according to a study done by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. While they are indulging on dead skin cells they are thriving in humidity. Preserving the proper humidity of your home can minimize the influence of dust mites. What are the solutions? Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning has several of indoor air quality solutions and the professionals at Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning in Buellton 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 Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning in Buellton 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 805-688-4018. We also have a handy online scheduler if you’d rather contact us that way. We look forward to working with you.
With more than 100 years in the industry, Lennox has always provided industry-leading innovation and technology while maintaining high durability and reliability standards. The professionals at Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning help bring those standards to Buellton so that you can always maintain whole home comfort. If you’re searching for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we carry, give us a shout at 805-688-4018 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.