Post by Beko Europe

Ever wonder how much you're actually seeing when you look around the room? The naked eye picks up objects roughly 40 micrometres* and larger, but dust particles can be as small as 1 micrometre and reach up to 400**. Most of it slips past us entirely. And here's the part that lingers: research suggests nearly half of household dust is made up of dead skin cells. That spotless living room? Worth a second look. It's even trickier in homes with pets. The UK alone has 15.5 million dog owners and 13 million cat owners according to UK Pet Food, and anyone living with animals knows pet hair turns up in places that defy physics. Combine that with dust mite allergies, which affect around 12 million people in the UK***, and suddenly vacuuming isn't about appearances. It's about the air you breathe. The good news: cleaning technology has come a long way since British engineer Hubert Cecil Booth built the first powered vacuum back in 1901. By 2026, cordless models are lighter, smarter, and built specifically for the spots most of us forget exist. Swipe through to see the five places dust quietly settles in every home, and what actually works. *https://lnkd.in/dnYxx8X6  **https://lnkd.in/eWpvC87V  ***https://lnkd.in/dNeSD-ie