How To: Beat Dust

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How To: Beat Dust

The never-ending battle against dust just got easier. Find out how to get rid of dust once and for all!

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 and change your pillow cases weekly.

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. If you have hardwood floors, never use these products on them.

Rug fibers 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.

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 microfiber cloth to your broom using a rubber band and get to work!

You can also invest in an air purifier, although they can be expensive. Having a door mat at the entrance of your home is another way to trap dirt and dust from entering your home. Keeping the windows closed during spring and summer will help keep away dust and pollen.

Dust is everywhere but with these simple steps it can be beat!