You might have noticed this room accumulates dust quicker than other areas of the home.
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Dust gathers all over the house, but one room seems to always collect the most.
Why Does the Bedroom Get So Dusty?
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Multiple factors cause bedrooms to get dusty.
The first is furry friends that sleep in your bed or even just spend time in your bedroom.
Just like us, they shed hair and skin cells, contributing to more dust buildup.
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We also spend a lot of time in our bedrooms, aboutone-third of our lives.
Bedrooms also get dusty because of poor air circulation and high humidity levels.
Closed doors and windows or malfunctioning HVAC systems can minimize airflow and allow dust to settle around your bedroom.
Since curtains collect dust and allergens, aim towash thesetwice a year.
Aim to dust weekly in extra-dusty areas like the bedroom.
To check that it’s working properly,change out the air filterevery three months.
To further improve air quality, consider purchasinglarge room air purifiers.
Theideal humidity levelto prevent dust is below 50%.
Use a dehumidifier to reduce extra moisture in the air.
