Keeping Stairs Dust-Free

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