Declutter and clean regularly—less stuff means fewer surfaces for dust to settle. Seal window and door leaks, change air filters often, and dust with a damp microfiber cloth. Use doormats, groom pets ...

In Owens Valley, where water diversions by Los Angeles have dried up Owens Lake, dust rising from the dry lake bed is a longstanding problem. Now, scientists have found that dust emissions from the ...

Fine dust that you can’t see lurks in the air inside any heavily used workshop, and it does serious damage to your lungs over time. Not all dust is equal: Silica, metal, wood, and fibrous dust carry ...

If you ask people what household cleaning job they hate the most, the details may vary — for some, it’s doing laundry, for others, emptying the dishwasher — but there’s a common thread. There’s always ...

Despite the best of efforts, dust will find its way into your home somehow. However, in order to keep its buildup to a minimum, there are several actions that you can take that don't require too much ...