Keeping a dust-free home can be an ongoing challenge. While regular cleaning methods like dusting and vacuuming help, dust keeps returning. Encapsulation products provide a novel approach to permanently trapping dust and allergens, breaking the cycle of redistribution.
Encapsulation utilizes microscopic particles that attract dust and lock it in place. When airborne dust particles come into contact with these encapsulation particles, they become immobilized. Furthermore, the encapsulation compounds form a barrier that prevents trapped dust from becoming re-airborne.
Encapsulation products are most effective at capturing small dust particles and allergens. Chemical encapsulation technologies can encapsulate particles as small as 2 microns in size. Since most dust and allergens fall within this range, encapsulation is a viable solution.
Encapsulation products work best on smooth, nonporous surfaces like floors, countertops, and hard surfaces. Firstly, the area must be thoroughly cleaned to remove loose dust. Subsequently, the encapsulation coating can be applied. The encapsulation compounds bond to the surface and harden, trapping any remaining dust that comes into contact.
There are several major types of encapsulation products.
Firstly, sprays utilize aerosolized encapsulation particles to coat dust-laden surfaces. Users simply spray the encapsulation formula onto floors, counters and other areas. The spray dries quickly and hardens to capture dust.
Furthermore, gels and pastes are thick encapsulation formulas that are applied with a mop, cloth or roller. The viscous compounds spread easily and evenly coat surfaces for maximum effect. After application, the gel hardens as it dries to fully encapsulate dust.
Lastly, wipes saturated in encapsulation formulas can be used on small or hard to reach areas. The wipes capture loose dust upon contact and leave behind an encapsulation coating when dried. Wipes target things like electronics, vents, appliances and keyboards.
In summary, encapsulation products utilize microscopic particles to permanently encapsulate and immobilize dust and allergens. The trapped particles cannot become re-airborne, breaking the cycle of continuous dust redistribution.
Undoubtedly, thorough traditional cleaning must still occur. However, encapsulation products provide an extra layer of protection by trapping any dust that remains. Regular reapplication maintains the encapsulation barrier, helping keep surfaces dust-free for longer. Ultimately, encapsulation offers a hassle-free, chemical-free solution to make dust cleaning more effective long-term.