Dust is a scary word for some yolk stuff: skin cells, animal dander and hair, dust mites and parts of their feces and shrinking bugs – and paint. Many people are allergic to dust mites and pet dust, in addition to not living among such detritus. You can’t avoid getting dusty – two of the biggest components are skin cells and pieces of cloth – but you can reduce the amount you have to. Donna Smallin, author of The One-Minute Cleaner Plain and Simple: 500 Tips for Cleaning, Not Harder:

Dust Cloth or Duster?

Instead of using your husband’s old T-shirt or a mod feathered duster, use a microfiber or electrostatic cloth to catch the dust, not to turn it around. “Nothing beats. It attracts dust like a magnet,” Smallin says. “And the best thing is that when you’re dusting, you can just throw it in the wash, let it air dry and use it again.” Microfiber dusters also come in various sizes and lengths to reach blinds and ceiling fans, with microfiber loops or strips to trap excess dust. If you do not use microfiber, wet your cloth. Damp microfiber fabrics are excellent cleaners – a mirror will be streak-free with no cleaning solutions.

A wet or dry mop?

A damp wipe will do better-cleaning tips than a dry one, but water is hard on some surfaces, such as wood. Microfiber mops come in both dry and wet varieties. And, although it may seem like overkill, Smolin says that if you dry your wood floor every day, you will dust too much at the bud stage.

Which comes first, vacuuming or dusting?

This is similar to the Boxers / Brief Debate: there is evidence for both options, and often it comes down to personal preference. Smallin prefers vacuuming first because the vacuum can fly around small dust particles, which you can get rid of from dust by post-vacuuming. But many dust-first Ephesionados point out that there is gravity on their side; Even mild dust will eventually end up on the floor – where you can vacuum it after the dust.

The Case of the Hole Use a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) lens, which pulls a little more, and runs it in traffic area once a week. And take care of your space: discard the towel and replace the bags and cables when needed, keep the hairspray free, and so on, watch out for cracks or fun goods, and turn it off every time to keep it fresh successful. Keep it up

Stop it before it starts.

Change the air filter once a month or even more often in your heat and air conditioning system. Pleated air filters capture more dust particles, and some are electrostatically charged to attract pollen and other allergens. Make sure the filter is ranked for the blower capacity of your system. Use air conditioners to reduce humidity; dust particles love a moist environment.

Cut down on clothes.

Whether in your floors, furniture, windows, or your cupboards, the fabric not only traps dust but they make it up as they flow and disintegrate. Leather, wood, acrylic, and plastic do not leave dust hiding and are easily cleaned. Consider going with bare wooden floors with washable scatter rugs. If you have a carpet, opt for a smaller pile.

Reject and streamline

Books, knickknacks, artwork – the more you have, the more nooks and cranes for the dust to accumulate. Smallin suggested placing books in front of the shelf to loot the dust of a place to settle and place items such as shoes and purses in plastic bins. Plastic cans are a good idea for children’s stuffed animals, a major dust-breeding ground. Consider placing collectibles under glass.

Clean the closet.

To limit your shedding, place your off-season clothes in plastic bins or hanging bags, and keep the floor of your closet clean so you can zip a vacuum cleaner or dust mop over them as you do your regular cleaning Huh.

Sweep it away.

Do not ignore your old friend, Broom. If you have a tile floor that has uneven surfaces, Smolin recommends an angled, synthetic-bristle sweep as it can get into corners and picks up smaller particles than a natural-fiber broom. Then moist to seal the deal.

Dust bursts.

The amount of dust in your home is itself variable in the form of dust, which depends on the number of people living in the house. Human skin and textile fibers are the major culprits, and there is only so much you can do about them both. If your home is a dust magnet even with regular and efficient cleaning, check your ductwork and make sure you are not importing dust from the garage or outside.

Trust your shedding tendency. Find out what works for your own home. Vacuuming the hallway daily can cut down on the amount of dust you do.