Household dust looks pretty harmless, right? True — but sometimes, looks can be deceiving. You already know dust accumulation is unsightly, but do you know how significantly it can impact your health? If you’ve been operating under the assumption that dust is nothing more than an aesthetically displeasing annoyance, our Dust Doctors team is here to clear the air — literally. Below, we’re discussing three of the most negative effects dust can have on your health, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Do you know mold can grow inside your air ducts? It’s true, so if you’ve been experiencing respiratory issues, skin rashes, itchy eyes, or even brain fog, those microscopic fungal spores may be to blame. At Dust Doctors, in our thousands upon thousands of duct cleaning hours, we’ve seen plenty of mold where homeowners would never think to look. Today, we’re discussing how to tell if you have mold in your air ducts, and what you can do about it if you do.

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Are outdoor temperatures and indoor dust accumulation related? You bet they are! Whether you’re tracking in outdoor debris from your summertime jaunts or shutting yourself in throughout the cold winter months, the weather plays a central role in the amount of dust within your home.

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What’s one of the most common allergy triggers lurking inside your home? It’s not pollen, pet hair, peanut butter, or even gluten—it’s something far less noticeable, but far more repulsive. Haven’t got a clue? It’s dust mites, and if you have fabric or upholstery anywhere in your home, there’s a 100% chance you’re sharing your abode with these tiny critters. But here’s the real question: are they dangerous to your health? Our Dust Doctors team digs into the details below.

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Dealing with worse-than-normal seasonal spring allergy symptoms? If so, your household ductwork may be to blame — but professional duct cleaning can help you change that. Regular cleanings help eliminate a variety of toxins and contaminants from within your home by purifying the environment within your air ducts. Since clean ductwork can’t force dirty, particle-laden air into your living spaces, many common allergy symptoms become far less pronounced. Curious about what exactly duct cleaning does for your home? The experts at Dust Doctors dish the details below.

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Household odors are the worst. There’s almost nothing more cringe-inducing than coming home after a long day’s work, swinging open your front door, and getting blasted right in the nose. If you’ve attempted to find the source of unpleasant, elusive odors with no luck, chances are your ductwork is to blame. At Dust Doctors, we’ve cleaned innumerable ducts, and we can tell you from experience that years of buildup within your ductwork can produce a truly awful stench. How can duct cleaning restore a neutral, pleasant scent in your living space? Take a look.

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We generally think of fall and winter as cold and flu season, primarily due to cooler outdoor temperatures. Certainly, the frigid weather is to blame for our wintertime ailments, right? While winter weather indeed contributes to cold- and flu-like symptoms, it's not the only culprit. You may be surprised to learn that the cleanliness—or lack thereof—of your ductwork plays an integral role in your family’s health. Curious to learn how your ductwork is related to that runny nose you seem to have all winter long? The experts at Dust Doctors explain below.

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The team at Dust Doctors located in the Twin Cities Metro can remove the dust in your home to improve the indoor air quality.

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Do you find that you need to dust every day? It could be that the dust is trapped inside of your ducts.  

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Pets are a part of the family. They add joy and companionship to our lives. Unfortunately, pets carry hair and dander that can penetrate every aspect of your home, including the air ducts. Pet dander and dust can cause severe allergies, only worsened by circulated contaminated air. Regular air duct cleaning and vent cleanings are a great way to help prevent the circulation of pet contaminants and improve overall health and quality of life.

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