Dust in your house can look bad and also can trigger allergies for some people. Staying on top of it can help keep the dust form building up. This is a guide about keeping your house dusted.
One day I noticed that you can follow the dust in my bedroom back to the air vent. I took two fresh dryer sheets, stapled them together, and covered the air vent with them using four refrigerator magnets. It catches much of the dust, so now I only dust about once a week or so, depending on how much the central air or heater is running.
By Leslie from Mesquite, TX
I picked up a small "auto duster". The large versions are called "California Car Dusters" and are used to dust the outside of the car in areas where there are water restrictions and car washing isn't allowed at the dollar store.
It works better than the disposable dusting wands, and the dirtier it gets, the better it works. If it gets really bad, I take it outside and shake it out, then go back to dusting. It is treated with an oil to help trap the dust, so no sprays needed either.
Source: I discovered this method while working in retail, and having to dust hundreds of square feet of shelving very quickly.
By Diane from Wonder Lake, IL
Go to your local dollar store and buy a hand duster (meant for dusting tables, etc.) Walk to the top of your (non-carpeted) stairs. Holding the railing with your free hand, back down, dusting as you go. I dust from the right side of each step to left and then give a little flick downwards. Very easy on your back, safe, light in your hand to hold, quick and efficient.
When you get to the bottom, just tap your duster to get remaining dust out of it, then wisk up the dust with a dust pan. I've been using the same duster for about 3 years now and it still works like a charm.
SO much easier than lugging a vacuum up and down the stairs. I found using a broom just blew the dust down and was dangerous because I needed both hands to sweep and easily got off balance.
They are only $1.00, worth giving one a try. You'll love it, promise.
By Ann from northern Ontario, Canada
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