Dust Analysis Testing

What Is Dust Analysis Testing?

Dust analysis is the process of checking the dust in your home or building to see what it contains and if it may affect your health or air quality.

Household dust often includes pollen, skin cells, hair, and fabric fibers. It can also contain harmful particles like mold, fiberglass, drywall dust, construction debris, and other allergens that are not always visible.

Dust analysis helps find hidden contaminants, identify possible irritants, and figure out where the dust is coming from so the right solution can be chosen.

Unhealthy dust can come from sources like recent construction, damaged materials, fiberglass from insulation or mattresses, tobacco smoke, fireplaces, and chemicals from everyday products.

If you have unexplained allergy symptoms, ongoing dust problems, or concerns about your indoor air, dust analysis can help you understand what’s in your environment.

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Fiberglass

Recently, there have been growing concerns about fiberglass contamination in homes. Fiberglass can be used in a multitude of ways including insulation, construction and may even be used as a fire retardant in mattresses. This can pose as a health risk if the fiberglass escapes.

Here are ways fiberglass contamination can occur:

Damaged or Disturbed Materials: Fiberglass insulation can deteriorate over time, releasing fibers into the air.
Improper Installation: Gaps or openings in insulation can allow fibers to escape.
Poorly Maintained HVAC Systems: Dust and debris, including fiberglass particles, can accumulate in air ducts and vents.
Working with Fiberglass: Cutting, sanding, or sawing fiberglass can produce dust.
Defects in Mattresses: Manufacturing defects, removal of the cover, damage to the mattress can lead to the escape of fiberglass.

Exposure to fiberglass can occur through breathing, skin contact, or ingestion. Symptoms include:

Skin irritation
Eye injuries
Itching
Blisters
Nasal irritation
Sore throat
Coughing

If you believe your environment may be contaminated with fiberglass, it is advisable to seek professional testing for confirmation. We can confirm the presence of fiberglass in your space with the Dust Analysis Test and take the proper steps to decontaminate.

Our technicians are certified by Enthalpy to test for VOCs, & NORMI certified.

Next Steps

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Once we confirm the presence of any dust particulate or fiberglass, we will rigorously decontaminate your home or space and confirm no airborne contaminants so you can be rest assured your space has the safest indoor air quality possible.

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