Dusting can be an eternal battle. You feel you have finally dusted every available surface, and then the darn particles seem to magically reappear. With a few smart tricks and a tactical approach, you can keep dust at bay and make dusting an easier, less frequent job.
Here are some effective tips that will help you stay ahead with dusting and save hours.
Tip #1: Dust Top to Bottom for an Efficient Clean
It is always good to dust the room from the top down. This way, any dust that may fall will be picked up while cleaning lower surfaces and, finally, the floor. Begin with ceiling fans, light fixtures, and shelves, then work your way down.
Extra: Use an old pillowcase to dust ceiling fan blades. Simply slide the open en onto each blade, grasp it securely, and then pull it back. The dust will be trapped inside the pillowcase and will not drift around the room—mess-free and no hassle at all!
Tip #2: Line Hard-to-Reach Spots To Reduce Dust
For areas that you don’t frequently reach, like the tops of cupboards or high shelves, set a removable liner—newsprints or contact paper works wonders! When it gets dusty, just pick them up and replace them with a new one.
This simple switch can be a lifesaver for those unreachable areas and will save you from deep cleaning it often.
Tip #3: Keep Dust At Bay With Dryer Sheets
Dryer sheets are good not only for laundry, but they make excellent dusting tools, too! Their texture is such that they hold dust very well, and the thin anti-static layer they leave repels dust for a longer period. Use them on baseboards, window frames, and vent openings.
Tip #4: Choose the Right Dusting Tool for Every Surface
Dusting is all about using the right tool for the job. While a microfiber cloth is your best buddy on most surfaces, picking up dust without scattering it, a paintbrush would be just perfect for smaller or intricate items.
Also, with a soft-bristled paintbrush, you can delicately reach into nooks and crannies of carved furniture and electronics that are quite difficult to clean using traditional dusters. These are just some examples of many useful cleaning tools you may already have at home!
Tip #5: Don’t Ignore High-Traffic and Blind Spots
Dust accumulates on those blind spots, such as baseboards and openings from air conditioning and heating vents. Pay special attention to these every time you dust. Regularly cleaning those out-of-sight dust takers will help you keep the air fresh and clean.
Tip #6: Finish up with Vacuuming
Complete your dusting with a full vacuum of the room. This way, any dust that fell to the floor from dusting will be picked up, leaving none behind. Be sure to get all floors, both carpeted and hard surfaces, to sweep the allergens away and continue to keep the air in your home fresh.
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