The occupants should not reenter the house until any insulation has been thoroughly cleaned up. Even then, they should be aware of any unusual symptoms for the next several weeks. If no symptoms develop, the installation is probably satisfactory. If some symptoms begin to develop, the only way to be sure if they are related to the house is to move out temporarily and see if health improves. If symptoms subside when away from home but return when reentering the house, the new insulation should be suspected.
Cellulose insulation can be a satisfactory insulating material if it is used conscientiously.
While most people may not be bothered at all by a little insulation dust in the house, there are thousands of people around the country who are more sensitive than the general population to environmental pollutants. For someone known to have increased sensitivities, extreme care should be taken when installing any type of insulation. For someone not now sensitive, caution should be taken to insure that such sensitivities do not develop in the future. If you found this article helpful, you'll want to check out our books and videos , all of which contain a wide variety of in-depth information.