Where does dust come from

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It is composed of animal and human dander, skin cells, mold spores, food and plant fibers, insect parts, pollens and particles.

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Dust is composed of animal and human dander, skin cells, mold, food and plant fibers, insect parts, pollens, and other particles.

Mar 28 2009, 12:51am | Source: Source of house dust, affect on body | www.allergynursing.com

Actually most of the dust we find in our homes comes from us! A lot is dead skin cells. ChaCha!

Mar 26 2009, 04:32pm | Source: Where does dust come from? - The Naked Scientists March 2008 | www.thenakedscientists.com

Outdoors, the atmosphere is filled with various kinds of dust, from windblown soil to pollutants. Ash from volcanoes, ocean MORE?

Feb 19 2009, 10:36am | Source: Where Does Dust Come from? | www.wisegeek.com

It is estimated that humans lose 30,000 - 40,000 dead skin cells each and every minute. Furniture fabric, bedding, and... MORE?

Feb 13 2009, 06:47am | Source: Where Does Dust Come from? | www.wisegeek.com