Old Dust Buildup on Wood Furniture
I need help removing dust that has been on wood a long time. Wood Walnut and black & gray dresser draws. It's been sitting around a long time neglected.
How can I clean and keep dust away on vinyl blinds?
Where do cob webs come from and HOW can I keep them from coming back all the time? I can clean them up today and by tomorrow they are back. I hate that, so any information you can share with me would be greatly appreciated.
Cheap paintbrushes are nice to use to dust hard-to-reach spots like between computer keys, creases in lampshades and so on.
Cleaning Re-settled Dust Off Mirrors
Cleaning the re-settled dust off closet mirror doors. First vacuum well or as I did for my parquet floors, used the long handled Pledge Grab it cleaner...
Cleaning Dust from Silk Flower Swags and Wreaths
Now some of you may get a real chuckle out of this but believe me it works so well. I have a lot of Silk flower swags and silk flower wreaths...
I have recently moved back from PA to NY. In PA my house had electric heat and it was very easy to manage any dust. My son is a severe asthmatic with severe allergies to everything, including dust. We looked for an apartment with only wood floors since it is easy to clean.
Does anyone have any good tips on dusting silk trees? I have a silk fica tree and I'm dusting one leaf at a time.
While you're dusting, make sure you consider your smoke alarm(s). Dust in or around your smoke alarm can cause it to malfunction when you need it the most.
I usually use a dry paintbrush to dust my lampshades, but I found something that worked even better. I had a shade that, even after dusting, was still grimy. I thought I was going to have to replace it, but I tried a sponge called Gonzo Wonder Sponge that is to be used dry only, not wet.
Keep a Swiffer cloth or other dusting cloth in a ziplock bag in your car. Whenever you're stuck at a long light or waiting for someone in a parking lot, you can dust the dash or other dusty surfaces quickly.
Dusting With an Air Compressor
You can purchase these at hardware stores, flea markets, etc. we have one and I keep it in my house, plus you can purchase air tanks to use separate. I use a small air compressor for dusting, blowing dust off of curtains etc. I love it.
Owning a home with no furnace, and using a wood stove for primary heat, I've encountered uncontrollable dust. The only way to help was sweeping 3 times a day and washing the floors 3 times a week. I have found a solution. I bought an air purifier and bought a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter.
Dusting Fragile Plants and Knick Knacks
To clean dust on your African Violets, artificial flowers, knick-knacks buy a small soft bristle brush and dust with that, It's great for the African Violet being that the plant does not like to be touched. The job gets done a lot faster.
Hate to dust and rewash crystal constantly? Here's a simple way to achieve great results. Wash the item with plain water (if very dirty add vinegar to water). Dry immediately, making sure that the item is spotless.
Dust Your silk or dried flowers arrangement with a blowdryer set on low. Best done outside. By Chell
After I shower, I use my damp towel to dust my bedroom furniture and lamps. By Peggy Williamson
With the big screen TVs they have out now, it seems like dust is a magnet on them. To avoid dusting and cleaning the screen almost every day--use a bounce or some kind of fabric softener to eliminate the dust and cut down on how often you need to dust the screen. Simply wipe a bounce on it and the dust falls off and prevents dust build up on your screen. (Special note: This technique also works on vertical blinds---the static you get with them is eliminated by wiping the blind down with a bounce or fabric softener.) So it's not just for your wash anymore! By Pammyd
Keep furniture clean with treated cloths that gather dust instead of scattering it. Coat the inside of a small screw-top jar with a few drops of furniture polishing oil or wax; place a clean, lint-free cloth in it. Cover tightly and leave overnight. The cloth will absorb just enough oil or wax to dust and polish at the same time. (On waxed furniture surfaces, use only wax-treated cloths, as oil will soften wax finishes.) Source: New Mexio State University Extension
I have off-white colored lamp shades that get very dusty and coated in cat hair. Without rubbing in the dust and discoloring the shades, how can I get them clean and dust-free? Nicole W. from Kentucky
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Dusting Tips: Dealing with Dust
Here are some dusting tips as recommended by our ThriftyFun community. When you dust, start at the top and work down. A clean paint brush is useful for dusting hard to reach places.
