Can dust collect on items in space like they do on Earth? Would an old abandoned section of a space station have soot covered walls?

Question

Can dust collect on items in space like they do on Earth? Would an old abandoned section of a space station have soot covered walls?

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Answer 1

Yes, because it’s mostly dead skin cells. Dust is attracted to surfaces by electrostatic forces, which is why Swiffering and dusting work—they attract it more strongly.