Health

How Ceiling Dust Affects Your Health

Ceiling dust is extremely fine and heavy, often weighing down ceiling boards in older homes. It is made up of:

  • Toxic exhaust particles

  • Vehicle tyre rubber dust

  • Smoke and ash

  • Earth and sand particles

  • Industrial and construction airborne waste

These contaminants easily enter your home through:

  • Downlights

  • Poorly sealed trap doors

  • Cornice cracks

  • Air vents

  • Open windows

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Common Health Symptoms Caused by Ceiling Dust

  • Sneezing

  • Blocked or runny nose

  • Hay Fever

  • Sinusitis

  • Postnasal drip

  • Sore throat

  • Respiratory irritation

Homes in windy regions such as Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are particularly affected, making ceiling dust a serious issue for allergy sufferers.