Feather dusters, made from a handle with feathers attached to one end, are used for cleaning in areas where a dusting cloth or vacuum cleaner cannot reach. Feather dusters are particularly useful for dusting around fragile and decorative items, or in very tight spaces. Feather dusters made from ostrich feathers are coveted for their dust-attracting qualities, softness and durability. more »

If you're in the mood to start a useful crafts project, make your own feather duster. You can use them as accents in your home. Here are the steps needed to complete your project. more »

How to add color to a room with minimum time and expense. more »

Ostrich feather dusters are made from extremely soft ostrich plumage. The fine structure of the feathers, along with the natural oil in the feathers, help these dusters attract and hold onto dust, rather than simply scattering it around your home. In addition to being excellent cleaning tools, these feather dusters are easy to clean and can last for many years, even with frequent use. more »

My mother always told me not to use a feather duster in the house. That's true if you're thinking of using it for regular dusting! But used correctly, it can save you a lot of time and effort in your house cleaning business. Ostrich feather dusters are the premium of dusters. They work because of the tiny barbules on the feathers themselves that act as fingers to collect the dust. These feather dusters also resist static electricity. These steps are to maintain a room. Deep cleaning should be performed BEFORE using your ostrich feather duster (but isn't a requirement - you'll just have to shake it outside!). more »

Dusting is so much more than just using a feather duster. Actually, using a feather duster is one of the worst things you can do. While it seems to remove the dust instantly, in actuality, you're flinging the dust around where it will resettle; but not after you inhale most of it! If you're going to dust your home, do it right. Here's how: more »

The marine feather duster worm is an interesting and useful addition to your saltwater aquarium. They're typically not difficult to raise, but knowing a bit about them can help you determine whether you want them in your tank and how best to keep them healthy. more »

If all you expect from your painting project is walls that are bright and clean, you can still use the old brush and roller technique with satisfactory results. However, you can step it up a notch by putting an ordinary household item to use. By using color on color and a feather duster, you can get feathery, wispy effects that will enhance the look of any room. more »

Bathrooms are the perfect choice for experimental faux paint treatments because of the smaller size of the wall space. However, it is also true that bathroom walls are more visible, so if a wall treatment isn't done well or is too aggressive, it will show more. Feather dusters are fun to use to create unique patterns in painting since the feathers fall in random ways, and unlike a brush, they will not coat the entire surface. You can also drag, pounce, and swirl with a feather duster or with tone-on-tone treatments of more than one color, you can achieve a nice depth of field that can look aged or even a bit like stone. In the accompanying photos, a strong color was used so that it could be seen against the neutral wall color. more »