Dusting is a vital chore that should be done regularly around the home to ensure a clean living space.
Failure to dust not only results in an uglier home, but it also can be allergenic and potentially harmful.
Dirt, hairs, and dead skin cells are what make up the majority of dust particles, and if you routinely inhale too much dust it can lead to sickness.
Now that you have decided it is necessary to do some dusting, you will need to acquire the proper materials.
Though you may have seen it in some old-time movies, don't go right out and buy a feather duster.
These types of dusters succeed in nothing but spreading the dust around your home further, and you will also inhale a good amount of the airborne dust.
Simply use a rag or some other absorbent medium to do your dusting.
Wet the rag using either water or a dusting spray.
Locate areas that are in need of dusting (counter tops, rarely used appliances, etc.
) and wipe them down.
Be sure that either the surface you are dusting or the medium you are using to dust is adequately dampened.
This will ensure that you actually pick up the dust, as opposed to sending it airborne and spreading it around.
Follow this strategy for all the areas in your home to require dusting.
There are also a few things you can do to lower the amount of dust that accumulates in your house.
First, keep your windows closed more often.
Open windows allow dust and debris from outside float in and settle in your home.
Also, brush your hair and your pet's hair.
This will limit both human and animal shedding.
It is also helpful to keep two doormats near entrances to your home, one inside and one outside.
This allows people to thoroughly wipe their shoes and it limits the amount of dust they bring in with them.
Changing all of your air filters every couple of months also cuts down on the amount of dust that circulates in your home.
Follow these tips and you will be on your way to have a home that is dust free! Well, almost dust free.