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Why Is My House So Dirty?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2018

James J. Benko
James J. Benko*
Affiliation:
Microspec Analytical

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Today's newer homes are built to be energy efficient. Better insulation, better caulking, better windows restrict heat and airflow movements. Dust and contamination getting into the house has a harder time getting out. PLM examination of dust is a direct approach to assessing the magnitude of the problem and identifying the contamination responsible. Several actual cases of dust problems in the home and the role of microscopy in solving these problems are discussed.

Type
Research Article
Information
Microscopy Today , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , January 2001 , pp. 16 - 20
Copyright
Copyright © Microscopy Society of America 2001

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