How to Get Rid of Dust: Tips from Haus Maids Chandler’s Ford
Dust. Why does it feel like it’s everywhere, all the time?
Unfortunately, it’s unavoidable. Dust is made of fine particles of matter — mostly dead skin cells, hair, clothing fibres, soil and bacteria. Kind of gross, right? Plus, they can trigger dangerous allergies in people, so it’s important not to let your household dust get out of control.
You’ll be glad to hear that it’s easier than you might think to learn how to get rid of dust around your home. Simply follow these top tips from our house cleaners in Chandler’s Ford and enjoy cleaner, fresher living spaces.
Step 1: Declutter your living spaces
Dust often accumulates around the objects that sit on surfaces for long periods. It’s always a nasty surprise to discover what your counters used to look like before being caked with dust!
So, to ensure you do a thorough dusting job, start by clearing away any unwanted clutter and removing items from the area you’re working on. Try to store as much as you can in drawers or boxes to protect them from gathering dust.
Step 2: Use microfibre cloths to clean surfaces
One big mistake many people make when trying to work out how to get rid of dust is using the wrong materials to do so. Paper towels are a culprit here; they just tend to push dust around rather than capturing it, experts say.
Instead, you’re better off using a damp microfibre cloth that will trap dust instead of spreading it. As always, our Chandler’s Ford home cleaning experts recommend working from the top down to avoid having to go over the same spot multiple times.
Step 3: Wash your floors and fabrics regularly
A lot of dust gets spread around when we tread it into our floors or disturb our soft furnishings. To avoid this, it’s crucial to make a habit of vacuuming, mopping and/or steam cleaning these areas every few days.
By capturing fine dust particles before they build up, you’ll keep allergies at bay and reduce the amount of dust mites in your home. These little critters won’t bite, but their droppings can cause allergy symptoms and trigger conditions like asthma and eczema, so it’s a good idea not to encourage them.
Step 4: Clean your air vents
As you can probably imagine, dirty air vents can contribute even more to a dusty house. This dust can come from inside or outside your property, so it’s worth giving them some TLC.
Want to know how to get rid of dust from your vents? After changing your air filter, the easiest way is to take a dryer sheet and use it to rub down your vents. Then, you can use duct tape or sealant to address any gaps or leaks and install a vent cover to help catch dust before it makes its way inside.
Step 5: Call in the experts
Don’t have time to add all of the above to your cleaning routine? We get it. That’s why we’re here to help with bespoke, high-quality local house cleaning services.
Our Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh office provides home cleaning to clients in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, North Baddesley, Knightwood, Fair Oak, Horton Heath, Colden Common, Highbridge, Allbrook North Boyatt, North Stoneham and all the surrounding villages.
So, if you’ve always dreamed of having an extra pair of hands on call to help you stay on top of your domestic chores and make your home the best it can be, let this be your sign to give us a call!
Contact Haus Maids Chandler’s Ford & Eastleigh at 023 81661225 to arrange a free, no-obligation in-home quote with our team.