To ensure the health, general hygiene and well-being of your home, it is essential to know how to get rid of dust. What forms at home is caused by a combination of dirt, pollen, dead skin, pet hair, plant fibers, dust mite carcasses and their feces, pieces of cobweb and more, so finding a way to reduce it is advantageous for the whole family.
Steps
Step 1. Remove the electrostatic dust
- Carpet can be the biggest culprit in the accumulation of dust in the home. Not only does the dust settle easily, it is also raised when walking, spreading throughout the house. It would be advisable to replace the carpet with wooden floors that cover the entire walkable surface.
- Remove the heavy curtains and put the lighter curtains instead. They are also easier to clean and you can see dust buildup first so you can wash them as soon as they get dirty.
- Replace upholstered fabric furniture with wood, vinyl, or leather furniture.
Step 2. Dust off the house
- Aim to dust it at least twice a week.
- Start dusting the tallest furniture and gradually work your way down.
- You should also dust on the top of the frames and on the chandeliers. At the bottom, however, do not forget the skirting board.
- You can use a damp cloth or a glove to get a good result, but the duvet also works well, also because thanks to its electrostatic charge it retains dust and avoids spreading it.
- Do not rush. Take your time, and if you can't get it all done in one day, continue the next day.
Step 3. Clean floors and other flat surfaces
- Use the vacuum cleaner for the carpet.
- Instead of sweeping, mop the wooden floor. This will prevent dust from returning to the air.
- Temporarily move appliances and furniture to clean the build-up of dust around and underneath.
- Use the hose or an appropriate attachment from your vacuum cleaner to clean all surfaces of upholstered furniture and draperies.
Step 4. Tidy up the whole house and keep it that way
- Throw away old items and things you don't use, such as old magazines, piles of paper or newspapers.
- Wash dirty clothes, fold them and put them away when they are clean.
- Clean the kitchen counter and tables.
- Wash your bedding once a week, and store any sheets you don't use in containers such as boxes, bags, or bags.
- Also store off-season clothes in the same way, to avoid dust accumulation.
- Beat the rugs and sofa covers before putting them back in place.
Step 5. Use quality filters
- Replace the old and dirty filters of the boiler and air conditioning.
- Invest in highly efficient filters that are MERV certified. Quality is indicated by numbers ranging from 1 to 16, and the higher the number, the more efficient the filter.
