Dust not only looks unhealthy, it can be unhealthy—just a pinch contains several thousand microscopic dust mites that can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma attacks. Getting the itch to start dusting? Good.
Grab a footstool or stepladder so you can reach the highest surfaces in your home—skylights, ceiling fans, chandeliers, cabinet tops, the tops of door and window frames, bookshelves, etc.
Dampen the microfiber cloth with the spray bottle, and gently rub it along all the surfaces in your home until the dust and dirt is removed.
It’s a good idea to dust from high to low—that way, you can catch the dust you stir up as you move toward the floor.
Close any blinds and use your vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to clean them from top to bottom, keeping smooth, even contact with the surface of the blinds.
Remove the cushions from your furniture, bring them outside, and gently clap them together a few times to loosen the dust.
Place the cushions on a clean surface and use the vacuum to remove any remaining dust.
If it’s a nice day, lay your cushions on a clean blanket and vacuum them outside.
Return the cushions to their places.
Before replacing the cushions, clean your bare furniture by vacuuming any upholstered parts and crevices and wiping any wooden surfaces with the damp cloth.
Run the damp cloth along any other wooden surfaces such as tables, bookcases, and chairs.
Spray any dusty plants with the spray bottle (on its “mist” setting) and carefully wipe them down with a clean, damp cloth. Then dry the plants with a clean, dry cloth.
Go over the surfaces of electronic devices gently with a microfiber cloth.
Use the vacuum with brush attachment to remove dust from any lampshades.
Sweep the floor with a broom and dustpan.
Go over your floor with a microfiber dust mop, or with a vacuum that has a floor or brush attachment. Congratulations! You can now breathe easy
Dust mites aren’t parasites—they live off the 1/5 ounce of dead skin that we all shed every week.
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