Publish date:: Jul 16, 2009
Updated on: Nov 7, 2018

How to Make Your Own Treated Dust Cloths

Dusting with cloths that are pretreated to attract and hold dust is a huge time-saver. But why spend money on store-bought ones when you can make them yourself for pennies?

Instructions

Step 1: Mix your solution In a bowl, mix together the hot water and lemon oil, which you can find in health food stores.
Step 2: Add the cloths Dip some clean, untreated cotton cloths or cheesecloth squares into the mixture.
TIP: Tear up some old cotton T-shirts to use as dust cloths.
Step 3: Wring out Squeeze out the cloths and allow them to air dry. That's it -- they're ready to use. When they get dirty, toss them in the washing machine and start over.
Step 4: Store extras Keep extras in a closed container so they don't dry out; an empty coffee can or resealable plastic bag works fine.
FACT: The dustiest place on Earth is in the Sahara Desert, in Chad, where dust clouds can be over 400 miles long.