Dust off: With these tips it gets really clean

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Dusting again? How to save time (and nerves)

Dusting is a never-ending process: After all surfaces have been polished, new dirt particles will cling to them just a few minutes later. What is particularly frustrating about this is that dust cannot be avoided – but it can be eliminated (if only temporarily).

Ordinary house dust is made up of various tiny particles – such as skin flakes and hair, lint and fabric or plant fibers or house dust mites and their legacies. For this reason, allergy sufferers in particular have to dust at regular intervals. But which tools actually work best and can the (unfortunately unavoidable) dust infestation be somehow reduced? We got to the bottom of the questions.

The best tools for dusting

1. Cotton towels

With pure cotton you catch almost all dust particles (for the moment). However, the cleaning cloth made of natural fibers should only be slightly moistened beforehand – otherwise you would smear the dust but not remove it. When dusting, you should also make sure to make circular movements to effectively collect the fine particles. Next it is important that cotton cloth wash out in between.

2. microfiber towels

Especially popular for dusting microfiber towels, because they can be used drying and because they have an electrostatic attraction to dust. However, you should use the cloths with caution, as they have a rough structure and can scratch sensitive furniture. For this reason, these dusting cloths are not recommended for smooth or high-gloss surfaces.

3. Feather duster

A classic has always been the traditional one feather duster, with which – thanks to the integrated telescopic rod – hard-to-reach areas in particular can be cleaned. With the various attachments, radiators, car fittings, chests of drawers or picture frames can be easily dusted off. Alternatively, there are also disposable feather dusters swifferswhich, however, end up in the garbage after use and are therefore not very sustainable.

Dusting tips and tricks

To capture as much dust as possible, you should use the following techniques:

This is how you reduce the dust infestation

Even if dust deposits cannot be avoided in principle, they can definitely be reduced. All you have to do is implement the following tips:

Ventilate properly
If your windows are left open all day, not only does fresh air flow through the apartment, but also a lot of dust. To reduce the infestation, you should ventilate the room for a maximum of ten minutes in the morning and evening and then close the windows again. This technique also promotes optimal humidity, which allows the dust to be better bound.

Extra tip: Houseplants also increase the humidity and thus help to bind the dust better. Unfortunately, dust also collects on their leaves, which Sue should remove regularly.

Knock out the dust collector
Textiles such as duvets and carpets or pillows are real dust magnets. Since they do not fit in a washing machine, they should be shaken out or tapped regularly – outdoors, of course. Unfortunately, vacuuming alone will not remove deep-seated dust particles unless you use one mattress attachment or mite sucker.

Dust off radiators
A lot of dust usually accumulates between the radiators and there is a reason for this: the fine particles are carried into the air by the warm air – and sink back down when the air is cold. To thoroughly clean the slats and grooves, it is best to use a classic feather duster or special ones radiator cleaner for hard-to-reach places.

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