Can’t stand the dust?
In this article, I’ll go over some easy tips on how to reduce dust in an apartment. So that you can improve the air quality in your apartment and breathe good-quality air once again.
Let’s get started….

How To Reduce Dust In An Apartment
It is hard to ignore the signs of a dirty apartment. Dust can be everywhere. It’s in the air and it settles on all your favorite things.
If you want to keep your home’s air clean, then reducing dust is essential.
I have found that excessive amounts of dust in my home, cause me to have breathing problems, eye, and nose irritation, and even allergy symptoms.
So,
I’ve found that removing dust before accumulates has helped me a lot. And can help you too.Here are some effective tips and strategies that will help you to reduce the amount of dust in your apartment quickly.
1. Washing Bedding & Towels
Your bed sheets and towels are a haven for dust mites and skin particles. So it is important to wash them weekly.
I l
ike to wash my towels on Mondays and I wash my bedding on Tuesdays. This is because it’s after the weekend, which is when my kids tend to become the messiest.I also like to wash my sheets and blankets in hot water every week. Cold water leaves up to 10% of dust mites behind.
The way I look at it, if you’re blankets and towels are more than a year old, consider dry cleaning or replacing them. Dry cleaning also kills dust mites.
"wp-block-heading">2. Air Purifiers For A Dusty Apartment
Did you know that the average American six-room home brings in over 40 pounds of dust a year?
Fortunately, air purifiers work incredibly well to remove dust particles in the air.
Out of all the options on this list, I’ve found air purifiers with HEPA filters to be the most effective for reducing dust.
If you su
ffer from bad allergies, studies have shown that air purifiers can also remove pollen and other airborne contaminants and gases from the air.Interested in an air purifier for your apartment? Check out this great post on the best air purifiers under $150.
3. Door Mats
Most of the dirt and dust that comes into your home is from shoes.
So it’s i
mportant to have doormats at every entrance.Whether it’s your front door, mudroom, garage, or even your backdoor, make sure you have a cute mat out there that catches all that dirt. And prevents dust from coming into your home.
Most importantly, whether it’s you or your guests make sure they wipe their feet off before they step into your apartment.