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Article: The dirt on dust; Strategies to combat microscopic enemies.(LIFE - HOME)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- January 26, 2005
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Byline: Christian Toto, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Keeping a dust-free home means more to some than passing the white-glove test. Dust - tiny particles of dead skin, mold, pet dander and carpet fibers - can trigger allergy and asthma conditions.
Eradicating dust isn't feasible, but a combination of strict cleaning measures and air filtration can limit its impact.
Joyce Abdallah of Love My Home cleaning service in Alexandria, says her clients differ when it comes to the dust swirling around them.
"A lot of customers say they don't have any dust [problem]. It depends on their ducts," Ms. Abdallah says. Others suffer from higher levels of dust ...