The dust in your home could be making you ill. Here's what you need to know
Is the dust in your home making you feel poorly? The chances are it might be. Keeping your house completely free from dust might seem like a never-ending, boring job. But could those dusty surfaces and skirting boards be making you sick? Just like pollen, dust is a common substance that can cause allergies, and those dust bunnies hiding in forgotten corners of our homes could be secretly causing us health problems. So, if you're wondering whether it's time for a good spring clean, your lungs and eyes could thank you for it. READ MORE: New map shows where 100-day cough cases are rising the most with hundreds in London Dust can be hard to manage When it comes to 'hidden' dust, Nicola Alexander-Cross, an optometrist and co-founder of eyecare brand, Peep Club, says tricky areas include "the kitchen or bath/shower since it's where we spend a lot of our time and because of the added humidity. And after that, the bedroom especially if sheets aren't washed re...