

According to an old story, dust is made up of human skin. Of course in reality, it’s not completely factual. Although human skin is a part of dust, dust is actually multiple things. So what exactly is dust made of and how is it changing your indoor air quality?

The Source


The indoor source of your dust is a number of various things. A small part of which is, in fact, human skin. Most of it is fibers from your carpet, furniture or bedding, and if you own a pet, there is also some pet dander and fur also.

Dust Mites

Whenever we bring up dust, we must also talk about dust mites. Dust mites are tiny arachnids and their top food source is dead human skin cells and they make up a large part of dust. Dust mite droppings are the top cause of allergy and asthma symptoms according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Dust mites also prosper in humidity, so by managing a correctly humidified home, you’re able to lower their impact.

What Can You Do?


Your indoor air quality is crucial to us. We will work with you to keep your home environment as perfect as possible. If you have any questions about your air quality or anything affiliated to the comfort of your home, our specialists are just a phone call away. We make it simple to schedule an appointment with us by giving us a call at 314-325-7552.

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