Every autumn we have the same troubles: dust accumulates on the top edges of cabinets, cornices, chandeliers and ventilation grilles. Climbing onto a stool with a rag is inconvenient, dangerous and time-consuming. But there is an easy way, and everything you need is already in your cleaning closet.
Take a regular microfiber cloth or an old cotton T-shirt, wrap it around the mop head and secure it tightly with a rubber band. If you have a telescopic mop, you can adjust the length. If not, even a long-handled broom will do.
Swipe across the top surfaces. The dust will stick to the fabric and not scatter around the room, as with a dry cloth. It is very convenient to clean this way on the upper edges of kitchen and bookcases, cornices and baseboards under the ceiling, chandeliers with flat elements, ventilation grilles and door frames.
For greasy kitchen dust, lightly dampen a cloth in a solution of water and a drop of dish soap. After cleaning, simply remove the fabric and wash. Microfiber will withstand hundreds of washes.
This method saves time, eliminates the risk of falling off the stool and makes cleaning truly thorough, even in those places that you usually forget.
Question and answer:
How to reduce the amount of dust in the house for a long time?
Regularly clean upper surfaces, wash floors with an antistatic agent (for example, fabric softener) and ventilate the room. Also reduce the number of open shelves and stuffed animals.
Can a vacuum cleaner be used to remove dust from eaves?
It is possible, but only with a soft brush attachment. A hard nozzle can scratch the surface or knock down the decor.
How often should you wipe down the top edges of cabinets?
Once every 1–2 months. If there are pets or open shelves in the house, then once every 3-4 weeks.
