Tricks To Get Rid Of Accumulated Dust

No matter how much you clean, the dust is always there. It accumulates in the corners of the house without you noticing. You clean it and then it reappears… Do you know how to effectively eliminate accumulated dust? In this article, we’ll share some tricks.

How to eliminate accumulated dust

Getting rid of dust accumulated in the home is not just a matter of aesthetics. On the contrary, its accumulation can be harmful to health  and contribute to the emergence of conditions such as allergies, asthma or respiratory problems.

Therefore, it  is important to get rid of it, even if it is a difficult task. We see dust everywhere, even right after cleaning. It accumulates in light bulbs, on a computer screen or on television…

Clean accumulated dust from top to bottom

Let’s start with the most basic;  we need to clean from top to bottom. The reason is pure logic: the dust, when cleaned, falls off. So if we start cleaning from the bottom, when we get to the top, the dust will fall onto the surfaces we’ve already cleaned.

For this reason, if you clean with a cloth or a feather duster, remember that you will necessarily raise dust and, consequently, it  is better to start with the highest parts and end with the lowest.

Also remember that vacuuming is best. Unlike a broom, a vacuum does not lift dust and eliminates it better.

Microfiber cloths to eliminate accumulated dust

As dust cleaning can spread it to other corners of the house, it’s best not to use any kind of cloth or accessories to remove it.

The best option is to have a microfiber cloth that traps dust so it doesn’t spread further. With this type of fabric, it will be much easier to get rid of that irritating and harmful dust.

Furthermore, the same must be taken into account when choosing a duster: it needs to retain the dust. Otherwise you will only be able to move the dust elsewhere.

wet microfiber cloth

It’s not just important that the cloths are made of microfiber, which can trap dust rather than spreading it further. Ideally, the cloths should also be slightly dampened.

You can moisten them with a little water or some special furniture product. In fact, you can even use natural products like vinegar or baking soda. The moisture in the cloth will prevent dust from spreading to other parts of the furniture or the house.

Clean the air conditioning filters

There are many ways in which dust can enter a home. The main one, of course, is through doors and windows. However, it can also enter the house through air conditioning filters.

If your filters are not cleaned well, it is very possible that when using this device,  accumulated dust will enter the house without you noticing. So ideally you should periodically check and clean these filters.

The same must be taken into account when using an electric vacuum cleaner. As with an air conditioner, when used, the dust accumulated in the filters can spread to the rest of the house rather than helping to eliminate it.

Entrance carpet

A large amount of dust or dirt that enters our home, and which can later be transported to furniture, comes directly from our shoes. Therefore, it is important to have a mat at the entrance to the house and use it to remove dust and dirt  from the soles before entering.

With that in mind, it’s also important to periodically clean the carpet dust so it can perform its function even better.

Get rid of dust everywhere

It is not enough to remove it from furniture and floors. As you will understand, dust also accumulates on fabrics, so we shouldn’t forget to shake and clean rugs, sofas and curtains.

If we don’t, this dust trapped in the various fabrics can always spread to other places in the house. That way the problem will always be there.

Dust is a reality. Even applying all the techniques and all the tricks, it will always exist. For this reason, the best option is to remove it periodically. Anyway, remember these tips. Otherwise, instead of getting rid of the dirt, you’ll spread it even further.