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House dust is composed of a number of natural substances, including dried food particles, mold spores, pollen, fabric fibers, animal dander, and insect parts, especially those of dust mites and cockroaches. However, particles and debris from dust mites are the major source of allergens in dust.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency describes indoor air pollution as one of the top five environmental health risks. For people with allergies, scientific studies have shown that air filtration reduces these airborne allergens and may provide some relief.

Dust removal services can help relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, a stuffy or runny nose, and watery eyes.

Keeping your home as dust-free as possible is one of the most effective ways to reduce allergy triggers.

House dust that builds up over time can harm indoor air quality before it’s noticeable. For dust removal, HEPA air purifiers are recommended because HEPA filters capture up to 99.97% of microscopic particles such as dust, pollen, pet dander, dust mite debris, and smoke.

Symptoms include waking up stuffy or congested, snoring, and itching or a runny nose and eyes. A mild case may cause occasional runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. In severe cases, symptoms can persist with chronic sneezing, cough, congestion, facial pressure, eczema flare-ups, or severe asthma attacks.