Dust is the collective term for minute solid particles, both organic and inorganic, that collect in our homes, offices, cars—basically everywhere people live. Dust comes from a variety of sources including soil, pollen, human skin cells, textile fibers, animal hairs and many other materials found in the environment. The majority of dust is made up from shed skin cells. That's why the high-traffic areas of a business have the most dust.

Factors in dust composition:

• Season
• Building materials
• Quantity of furniture and carpets
• Ventilation and heating systems
• Activities within a room
• Cleaning habits

Because dust can become airborne easily, extra care should be used when cleaning to avoid moving dust particles around. One of the best ways to eliminate dust is to clean with a textured cloth that traps dust in, like those available from Swiffer.