You should also pay attention to where family and guests usually spend time — for example, dust around the headboards of a bed and on tables. Preventing Dust Which product you should buy comes down to whether you prioritize cost versus ease of use. Reusable dusters are significantly cheaper in the long run, but must be washed regularly to maintain effectiveness. Disposable dusters don't need to be washed, since they're replaced after each use. However, the cost of purchasing disposable dusters adds up over time. Can you clean a duster? Remove heavy dust from ceiling, floor or appliance vents with a soft-brush vacuum attachment or electrostatic mop, like the Swiffer Sweeper). (You can also use a long-handled microfiber duster.) Then, dampen a microfiber cloth and wipe the surface.

Dust is inevitable. That’s because dust is buildup created by airborne particles of fine, dry matter — pollen, skin flakes, fabric particles, dirt and sand. Just about anything in your home, and outside of it for that matter, can add to the amount of dust in your home. Because of this, it can seem like you can never completely get rid of dust — and that's a problem not only for aesthetic reasons, but also because household invaders like dust mites can cause issues for allergy sufferers, according to the Asthma and Allergy foundation of America. Take your dusting cloth and give the furniture a good wiping. These are specialised microfiber cloths made to attract and hold dust particles. They don’t cause dust to fly around like dusters and they don’t leave residue the way spray cleansers do. Dust Your Items Don’t only dust your furniture! Take the items on your furniture and dust each off using a separate dusting cloth. Clean the Area Around Your Furniture Clean up to 20 feet high anywhere in your home with a telescoping pole that makes it easier to reach pesky cobwebs and dust. This duster kit comes with three different attachments that clean in different ways: a cobweb duster, a microfiber feather duster, and a flex-and-stay microfiber chenille ceiling fan duster. Dust is made by a combination of different elements — skin cells, your hair and animal hair, dirt, pollen, and other intrusive elements. No one wants this stuff crowding their home.A feather duster provides a classic way to clean on and around delicate items that have many nooks and crannies. The Aldwin Ostrich Feather Duster is a sturdy option with a long wooden handle. From top to bottom, the whole duster measures 16 inches. It felt nice and solid in my hand, and the longer handle made it easy to reach areas that are typically a bit difficult to get to, like behind decorations or the top of picture frames. The feathers are fluffy and soft, and they don't scratch surfaces. Authorisation for the return of products which fail to meet current published manufacturer’s specifications must be requested in writing within 28 days of delivery. VWR will assist customers, at customers’ expense, to obtain any manufacturer’s warranty consistent with that granted to VWR.

The OXO Good Grips Microfiber Extendable Duster traps dust easily, extends and adjusts to reach high surfaces, and can be washed for years of reuse.The items you deep clean are ones that are less noticeable. This includes on the windowsills, the door frames, behind furniture, under the beds, the walls and the fan. It's also smart to look at the handle of your duster. "We recommend finding a duster with a telescopic and bendable handle," says Peterson. "This will help reach high and low places that are often difficult to reach." Type We emphasised using dust cloths when dusting. But why not dusting sprays or the classic fluffy dusters?

As dust builds, more intrusive elements combine. This forms what is known as dust bunnies — those big hunks of dust that hide under or behind your furniture.

Clean your duster every few weeks. "If you use the duster frequently or have allergies or sensitivities, more frequent cleaning may be necessary," says Toner. What are duster alternatives? Turn off the power source, then remove loose dust with an extendable duster or the extension hose on your vacuum cleaner. Alternatively, you can grab a step stool and dust both sides of the blade with a dry microfiber cloth. To capture any remaining fine particles, wet a clean microfiber cloth with a grease-cutting all-purpose cleaner and wipe down both sides of the blades once more. Authorisation will be subject to the condition that the products are returned to VWR Customer Service Centre or to the manufacturer or other source and by the method advised by VWR. Ideally, you should dust your home regularly. If you don’t dust every week, you should at least dust every other week. However, there’s actually a difference between a regular dusting and the dusting you do during spring cleaning.

The duster head is also machine washable, a key feature that sets it apart from other handheld options. All you have to do is snap the microfiber portion off and throw it in your washing machine, letting it air dry once it’s done. This is a very budget-friendly duster, particularly when you consider its low price and that you can wash and reuse the microfiber cleaning head.Washability: You need to be able to clean the dust out of your duster, whether it's by hand or in a washing machine. "Regular cleaning is necessary to maintain the duster's performance," said Karina Toner, operations manager at Spekless Cleaning. Before you choose a duster, decide how easily you want to be able to clean it and whether a machine-washable duster is a must-have for you. Additionally, consider single-use dusters if you don't want to deal with any hassle washing your duster.