How Can I Build a Dust Catcher for My Room?

[SF]

Any ideas on how to build a device that captures dust from the air?
My room is full of it because I store all my clothes here, and I can't keep the window open for long as it's winter and it's really cold...

 

[RonL]

If simple, and cheap is important, you can find a square or rectangle shaped fan at a discount store, on the intake side, tie or tape a regular air filter to the frame, and run it on low or med speed. This will circulate the inside room air, and remove most of the dust, if your not pinching pennies, let it run continually.

 

[oswaler]

There are a few different options for building a dust catcher that could work in your situation. One option could be to use a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter. These filters are designed to capture small particles, including dust, from the air. You could attach the filter to the intake of a fan, and the fan would pull air through the filter, trapping the dust particles.

Another option could be to create a simple electrostatic dust catcher. This could be done by attaching a negatively charged plate to a fan or blower, and then placing a positively charged plate in front of it. The negatively charged plate will attract the positively charged dust particles, causing them to stick to the plate and be removed from the air.

If you are looking for a more DIY approach, you could try creating a dust catcher using a box fan and a furnace filter. Simply attach the filter to the front of the fan, and the fan will pull air through the filter, trapping the dust particles.

It's important to note that no dust catcher will completely eliminate dust from the air, but these options can help reduce the amount of dust in your room. Regularly cleaning and dusting surfaces in your room can also help keep dust levels under control. Additionally, consider finding a way to store your clothes that minimizes the amount of dust they collect, such as in sealed containers or garment bags.