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Dust from the top down
AS is true of many cleaning jobs, when dusting, start at the highest point and work your way down.
As you dust, particles will fall, so if you dust lower shelves before upper shelves, for example, you will probably find yourself having to go over those lower shelves again. Dust first, then vacuum, sweep or mop the floor around the area.
Know your dust magnets
There are certain items in the home that attract dust and knowing what they are — and how best to keep them dust-free — can help greatly when it comes to controlling and eliminating household dust. Here are a few common dust magnets to be aware of, along with tips and tricks for keeping them dust-free:
Electronic gadgets
Because of static electricity, electronic gadgets like TV sets, computers and stereo equipment attract a lot of dust.
Use a piece of microfibre cloth for all-over dusting and a clean paintbrush to get into crevices where dust can build up. Alternatively, reach for a common household item you probably already have — a coffee filter — and use that to dust electronic devices.
Walls, door frames, ceilings and baseboards
Flat surfaces, even vertical ones like walls, are places where dust commonly gathers and because they typically fall outside of the sightline, they are easy to overlook. Microfibre dusters are the best tools for cleaning these surfaces; telescoping and flexible dusting tools make it a cinch to clean these hard-to-reach places.
Books and knickknacks
Books and other paper goods attract dust, making bookshelves, especially ones that feature knickknacks, dust hotspots. But all those small items can be a burden to clean. Luckily, a feather duster makes quick work of this dreaded chore. Generally, feather dusters are not the best tools for dusting, as they can displace, rather than pick up, dust, merely spreading it around rather than eliminating it. However, when it comes to cleaning knickknack-laden shelves, they are just the thing for the job. To deep-clean shelves, remove the contents and vacuum them using a brush attachment. If it is a freestanding unit, pull the shelves away from the wall and vacuum the area around it.
Household appliances
Major household appliances like refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers attract a lot of dust.
Dust build-up on these items can be eliminated with a vacuum cleaner; simply use a dusting attachment to vacuum the exterior of household appliances.
Be sure to pull them out from the wall so that you can vacuum the backside and the space around them.
Upholstered furniture and window treatments
When dust gathers on fabric, it can go unseen. But upholstered furniture and window treatments like curtains or blinds retain a tremendous amount of dust — and those dreaded dust mites — if they are not cleaned regularly.
To keep upholstered furniture and window treatments dust-free, vacuum them regularly using an upholstery attachment.
Mattresses and headboards
The same thing goes for mattresses and headboards, especially upholstered models.
To keep beds dust-free, vacuum the mattress regularly using an upholstery attachment. — bhg.com
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