Here you will find some easy to follow tricks to fight the dust problem in your home. With these tricks, you are not going to be able to make your house dust-free, we know that is impossible; but it will help you improve the situation and tackle the dust issue quicker.

Dust in our homes comes mostly from us (yes, us!) and fabrics. Our sofa, our clothes, our bodies… all shed very small particles that float on the air and settle on different surfaces around the house. Just by sitting on the sofa or opening a door you are creating a storm of dust that flies around the house settling on the most unreachable areas.

Let’s see what you can do to prevent the accumulation of dust around your home!

1- Dusters and cloths:

Tell your domestic cleaner to use a damp cloth when dusting. Although dry cloths or feather dusters are good and will retain part of the dust they tend to move dust around the house, which is not good. Damp cloths will retain dust more easily.

2- Bedding:

We have said that we humans also create dust. Just imagine the amount of flakes that we shed when we are sleeping and we turn around on the bed! Avoid asthma and allergic reactions by changing the bed linen every week and vacuuming the mattress regularly.

3- Wardrobes:

Wardrobes are the most common place where dust is generated. All clothes, towels and linen inside them will shed a mountain of fibres when you open the wardrobe doors. To make sure you keep your wardrobes properly dusted, avoid keeping the floor of the wardrobe cluttered; this way it will be easier for your domestic cleaner to hoover, thus avoiding build up of dust.

Keep clothes and other items inside boxes or plastic storage bags. This will protect your clothes and will help with the cleaning duties.

4- Shake and beat!:

There are some items around the house, such as cushions, duvets or rugs, that can become a dust heaven but we cannot afford to take them to the dry cleaner on a weekly basis. On this case, give them a good shake every week (on the outside is better). A good beating can remove dust better than vacuuming.

You can put in practice this easy tips and start enjoying your (almost) dust-free home!