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8 tricks that will change the way you dust forever
Dust is the bane of many households – just when you think you’ve got it all, it’s back again the next day. Lucky for you, we’ve stumbled on some nifty tricks that will transform your dusting technique and make life much easier.
- Use coffee filters to dust your car – grimy dashboard? Simply grab some coffee filters and watch as they easily pick up dust in even the trickiest places.
- Use tongs to clean slatted blinds – this one is simply ingenious. Wrap a pair of tongs with dusting rags and secure with elastic bands. Clamp the tongs down on each slat and slide across until all the dust is collected.
- Use a foam brush to clean vents – if you’ve got a dusty space that’s too small to get to, like air conditioning vents, grab a cheap foam paint brush to get into those tiny nooks and crannies.
- Use a lint roller to clean lamp shades – you may not have thought to do this before, but it definitely makes sense! Just grab a lint roller and the dust will disappear in no time.
- Use a lone sock on your Swiffer – got a single fluffy sock with no companion? Stretch it over your Swiffer and use it to pick up dust in hard-to-reach places.
- Use dryer sheets to clean your screens – dryer sheets attract dust and dirt, leaving your electronic screens looking as good as new. Just make sure you use already-used sheets or you’ll wind up with fabric softener all over your device.
- Use a doormat – stop dust and dirt at the source by placing a door mat at the entrance to your house.
- Use a pillow case to dust your ceiling fan – dusting ceiling fans can be a dirty job, but wiping them down with pillow cases is a fantastic way to catch any dust that falls while you’re cleaning the blades.
Do you have any smart cleaning tips you’d like to share with us? Simply let us know in the comments below.
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