Dust is a common problem in the home. Whether it’s visible or invisible, excessive dust in the house can be unpleasant. Excessive dust can make your home look dull and uninspiring. Besides, if you have asthma or allergies, having too much dust in the house can lead to problems. It’s not just about aesthetics – excessive dust may also pose health risks to you and your family members. Here are some tips on how to get rid of excessive dust in the house.

Ways To Get Rid of Excessive Dust in the House

Dust regularly

The best way to keep dust at bay is to dust regularly, at least once a week. All surfaces should be wiped down with a cloth. No special fabric is needed. A scrap cut from an old tee shirt or sweatshirt works just fine. Or, you can wear an old sock like a mitten and dust with that. 

The important thing is to remove the dust from everything, not just the big surfaces. You must pick up each knick-knack, wipe it off, and dust the surface it was on before you put it back. Don’t forget to dust hidden areas too, such as the tops of doors, windowsills, louvered doors, ceiling fans, chandeliers, picture frames, lamps, and books.

Shake your dust cloth outdoors frequently to avoid re-depositing dust in another area of your home. Some people like to dust with a damp cloth, especially when static electricity is causing dust to cling to surfaces. Special anti-static cleaners can be used on computers and other electronics. A cloth dampened with water is fine to use on plastic, metal, and certain veneers. On wood surfaces, to protect the finish, it is best to use furniture polish available at your grocery or department store.

If dusting your home with a ratty old tee shirt does not appeal to you, there are other commercially available products to help. There is the old-fashioned feather duster, which is good for grabbing sticky cobwebs in hard-to-reach places.

Dust from the top down

Dust from the top down. This means starting on the top shelf or other high surfaces in your home. As you wipe the dust off, some will travel downward. This is why you should save vacuuming your floors until after you dust. Any dust that falls to the floor will be vacuumed, and you wonít be dropping dust onto a clean floor.

To reduce the dust in your home, sometimes dusting is not enough. Some places hide dust very well: upholstered furniture, pillows, bedding, stuffed animals, drapes, blinds, and carpets to name a few.

You should not neglect any part of your home when it comes to routine cleaning. At least weekly you should launder your bedding, vacuum the floors, and use your vacuum cleaner attachments to clean your furniture. While you are vacuuming, inspect the corners of your rooms, top, and bottom, for cobwebs and dust.

Dust neglected surfaces

Two unique surfaces that are often neglected when cleaning are plants and baskets. Plants can be cleaned of dust simply by spraying their leaves with a water bottle. Because baskets have tiny crevices that trap dust, cleaning with a dust cloth is not always effective.

For strong baskets, thorough vacuuming should remove dust well. If a basket is too delicate to withstand a vacuum’s suction, a blow dryer should remove the dust efficiently. Use a blow dryer for other delicate items too, such as silk flower arrangements, wreaths, and artwork.

Collect less

Owning less stuff is a great way to reduce dust at home. When you have too much stuff, it’s easy for dust and dirt to settle on everything in your home, from your furniture to your flooring. And that means more work for you because then you’ll need to spend time cleaning each and every surface that needs attention. So if you want to reduce the amount of dust in your house, one of the best things you can do is to start downsizing.

You can start small by looking for ways to cut back on the amount of unnecessary things you own. For example, if you have too many clothes it may be better to donate some of your unwanted clothes rather than storing them in your closet.

Another benefit of owning less stuff is that it makes your home feel more spacious and open. When there is less stuff around, it gives your house a feeling of openness and freedom that many people enjoy.

Air purifier

If you want to do a bit more to reduce the dust in your home, consider purchasing an air purifier. This is not a substitute for dusting and vacuuming, but it might provide an improvement in your home’s air quality. Also, those with sensitivities to dust may want to consider using a vacuum cleaner with a special filter to reduce the circulation of dust and allergens.

It is possible to reduce the dust in your home, but it requires a little persistence. It is well worth the effort, however, to have a healthy home. Health issues aside, your home will be a more enjoyable and welcoming environment when it looks and feels clean.