The Best Way to Dust Furniture
Dusting your furniture does more than create a tidy appearance. Keeping a room dust free cuts down on allergens since dust contains dirt, pollen, and dead skin. Dust your furniture weekly in dry climates, less in more humid areas. Always start at the top of furniture, moving downward. Vacuum after you've dusted to pick up the dust that has settled on the carpet. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Electrostatic cloth or duster
- Microfiber cloth
- Compressed air
- Paintbrush
Instructions
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Shoot a tiny stream of compressed air to dust keyboards, breakable knick knacks, and hard to reach crevices.
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Dust your furniture using an electrostatic duster or microfiber cloth. Move the cloth across the furniture in the direction of the wood grain. Move any books or collectibles out of the way and dust underneath them.
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Dust ornate trim or damaged, splintered wood with a soft paintbrush.
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Tips & Warnings
Commercial furniture polishes often contain silicone and cause buildup when used frequently.
Modern wood finishes shine without being polished; however, in dry climates, apply lemon oil to wood furniture to keep the wood moist and prevent splitting. Or, make your own polish by mixing 1/2 cup vinegar with 1/2 cup olive oil. Apply the oil with a soft cloth.
Keep dust at bay by changing your furnace filters monthly, closing your windows, and laying mats at each doorway.
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- Photo Credit rustic furniture image by Gonçalo Carreira from Fotolia.com
