Dust can be found in most homes, but some are more prone to it than others, and when it builds up over time, it can look unsightly and even pose a very real threat to your health. Comprised of all kinds of particles, from dead skin cells to pollen and clothing, it can be tricky to prevent unless you strictly follow these tips:
- Swap your bedding regularly
If you can change your bedding once a week, you should be able to keep dust mites at bay and if you have an allergen-proof cover, this can also help.
- Ensure that your closets are tidy
You may not know it, but your clothes can shed a lot of particles, and every time you open your closet door, you’re allowing it to be spread around. One solution is to keep your clothes in garment bags or storage containers.
- De-clutter
Dust will happily settle on anything that is left lying around, so to make your job easier when you’re cleaning, try to keep clutter to a minimum.
- Avoid carpeting wherever possible
Dust mites thrive on carpets and rugs, and unless you can vacuum them every day, dust will soon build up on them. That said, if you or someone in your household suffers from allergies, vacuuming may not be enough to eliminate the problem. If you can opt for hardwood, vinyl or tile flooring, this will help to minimize dust and make cleaning that much easier.
- Never beat a rug or cushion indoors
All you’re doing when you beat a rug or cushion indoors, is transferring the dust to other surfaces in your home. Wherever possible, do this outdoors or through an open window or door.
- Never use a feather duster
Feather dusters do nothing but make the problem of dusting worse, since they simply move it around, from one place to another, rather than eliminating it. Use a damp cloth, moist paper towel or the attachment of your vacuum cleaner wherever possible.
- Begin at the top
Whenever dusting, you must begin at the top of the room to avoid having to do twice as much cleaning. Whatever happens to fall, can then be picked up easily once you’ve completed the higher areas of the room.
- Invest in air purifiers
For those who suffer from allergies or asthma, air purifiers can make a huge difference to their quality of life when they’re at home. However, it’s important to remember that while air purifiers catch and trap dust particles, they can’t do anything about the dust mites, so you’ll need to do some cleaning.
If you choose to hire a professional cleaning company, you’ll get the full advantage of their tried and tested dust busting expertise, and if you arrange for them to visit your home on a regular basis, you could say a happy goodbye to dust for good!
