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Settled House Dust

Moderate burden — Settled House Dust adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Accumulated dust on floors and surfaces.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
6
Persistence
5

Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 48 places settled house dust in the Moderate band. It scores as it does mainly because of how much everyday contact it involves. House dust concentrates flame retardants, PFAS and phthalates — a bigger everyday exposure route than most people realize. Regular HEPA vacuuming genuinely lowers it.

Cleaner swap → HEPA vacuum + damp dusting; doormats.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

Frequently asked questions

Is settled house dust a toxic exposure?

Settled House Dust has a Detox Score of 48 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. House dust concentrates flame retardants, PFAS and phthalates — a bigger everyday exposure route than most people realize. Regular HEPA vacuuming genuinely lowers it.

What is a safer alternative to settled house dust?

A lower-exposure swap for settled house dust is: HEPA vacuum + damp dusting; doormats. House dust concentrates flame retardants, PFAS and phthalates — a bigger everyday exposure route than most people realize. Regular HEPA vacuuming genuinely lowers it.

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