Dust busters: what's really in household dust and how to get rid of it

Dust is full of seemingly benign detritus, but experts say it may also contain contaminants with concerning health implicationsThe first thing I noticed when I moved in with my boyfriend was that his apartment was dusty. Dust bunnies huddled behind the couch and TV, and thick, purplish deposits of what I called "greasy dust" cloaked the windowsills, bookshelves and even old bottles on the bar cart.This dust became my nemesis, reappearing quickly after I cleaned. I began to feel like it was our third roommate, an entity akin to Tim Curry's goopy character from the movie FernGully - tenacious, insalubrious and sinister. Continue reading...