How to Get Rid of Dust When You Live on a Dirt Road

Pave your driveway if it isn't already paved and you can afford to do so. You may not be able to pave the entire road, but paving the driveway will reduce the amount of dust that your vehicles stir up right next to your house.

Spray down the part of the road closest to your home with a water hose. If your driveway is made of dirt, spray down the driveway as well. Do this as often as necessary. During dry periods, you may need to do this more often.

Dust your home using a damp dusting cloth. Whether you moisten the cloth with furniture polish or simply with water, a damp cloth will trap the dust whereas a dry one will only move the dust around.

Change your vent filters often. Check them monthly to see if they need to be changed. If you can see a decent accumulation of dust and grime, it's time to get a new filter.

Change the filter in your vacuum often as well or use a vacuum that uses water to trap the dust that you vacuum. If the filter in your vacuum is full of dust, vacuuming the floor may add more dust to your home.

Remove carpets and rugs if necessary. These items may hide the dust, but they don't really help the problem. If you have wood, laminate, tile or linoleum floors, you'll be able to see dust more clearly and get rid of it as necessary.

Repair the seals around your windows and doors if they are lacking in integrity. Loose seals will allow a fair amount of dust to enter your home.

Request family members to take off their shoes before coming inside. If someone (like a kid who has been outside playing) is extremely dirty, you may want him to undress on the porch or doorstep to prevent tracking in more dust.

Mop your floor regularly. Mopping traps dust that vacuuming may not be able to completely eliminate.

Furnish your home with leather or vinyl products rather than upholstered ones. The fabrics on upholstered furniture tend to trap dust.