Dusting Tips for Your Home

Dusting is one of those chores that is easy to ignore. I mean who notices dust! But it is also one of those chores if gone undone can affect your health. And again one of those chores that once done can make a big difference in how your home looks.

So let’s learn the basics of dusting.

Where:You should dust each room in your home. The rooms used most often should be dusted more often. Even the bathroom needs a good dusting. Places such as the tops of door frames, door hinges, and lightbulbs collect dust too so make sure you touch them up. p> How Often: Unless you or a household member is very allergy prone weekly dusting should suffice. Flat surfaces collect dust more often than vertical surfaces so they will need attention more often. Those odd places I mentioned before? You can probably dust less often such as monthly.

With What: A treated dustcloth or microfiber cloth are best as these will trap dust and are reusable. A feather duster is nice but if you buy the cheap kind they lose feathers and can scratch things. A lambswool duster is a better option and be sure to wash it to remove the dust it traps. Also use your vacuum to dust. Especially high places you have a hard time reaching and along baseboards.

Other: Other odd items that need regular dusting are your mini blinds, plants (yes they can get quite dusty. Give them a shower in your bathroom), the tops of light and outlet switch plates, baseboards, lightbulbs, books.

Homemaking Organized Tips: Make an appointment in your calendar to dust your home and you won’t forget it! Make a special little kit with only dusting items in it and grab that each week as you dust. Be sure and dust only cool lightbulbs. Get the kids involved!