9 ways to get rid of dust in your home you never thought of

The never-ending battle against dust just got easier. Find out how to get rid of dust once and for all! (And no, you don’t have to turn your doggo into a mop to do it… got your attention though, didn’t we?!)

We all love to enjoy a cool breeze floating through our homes, but at what cost? Along with that breeze comes pollen and other particles from outside, and then you’re left wondering how to get rid of the dust. Simply keeping the windows shut in the first place will eliminate a lot of it.

Ready for a gross fact? Your pillows are probably crawling with dust mites, because they love to feast on dead skin cells. They’re so small they’re invisible, but hundreds can live in just one gram of dust. To get rid of dust and dust mites, wash your pillows at least three times a year in hot water.

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Obviously, floors get dusty, especially those harder to reach areas like baseboards and under furniture. If possible, mop your floors daily. Vacuum floors first (sweeping mostly just moves dust around rather than eliminating it), then mop with hot water.

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Rug fibres are a breeding ground for dust. For small and medium-sized rugs, take them outdoors and give them a good shake. This will release most of the dirt and dust. To take it a step further, hang the rug over a railing and beat it with a broom or rug beater to get rid of even more dust.

Most windows are not perfectly sealed, which is why blinds and curtains collect a lot of dust. Wash curtains regularly (check the label to see if they should be machine washed, steamed, or dry cleaned). For blinds, wipe with a microfibre cloth, which is the best material for trapping dust. Use it dry if your blinds are only slightly dusty; for thicker, stubborn dust, you might need to use a damp cloth.

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A big part of controlling dust is preventing it from ever getting in the house. Use a welcome mat so that you can wipe off your feet before coming inside. (Just don’t forget to clean the mat every once in a while!) You can even install two mats, one outside and one directly in front of the door on the inside. That way, you have a double trap for that pesky dust.

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Even better than wiping off your shoes before you enter? Implementing a “no shoes” rule inside your house. Shoes track in dust, dirt and bacteria. Get rid of the shoes and you also get rid of a lot of dust. It can be awkward to ask guests to take off their shoes, but if you keep a cute cabinet or rack of shoe shelves near the front door, hopefully they’ll get the hint on their own.

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Dust particles float through the air of your home until they find a place to land, like on carpeting or upholstery. By using an air purifier, you can trap those dust particles before they have a chance to settle. Be sure to get one with a true HEPA filter which can remove at least 99.97 percent of dust, pollen, mould, bacteria and any airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns.

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Have you looked up at your ceiling lately? It’s probably not on your radar, but the ceiling needs a good dusting every once in a while. You can grab a ladder and use the soft brush attachment on your vacuum. Or another method is to attach a microfibre cloth to your broom using a rubber band and get to work!

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Source: RD.com