Dust can become a problem in your house during the winter, when you are less likely to open your windows.
Dust and other contaminants, like pet hair, are unable to escape your home in the colder months. However, there are several ways to make sure surfaces in your property remain dust-free.
And some tricks involve the use of unusual items, like baby oil and socks. Ryan McDonough, interior design expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk, has shared four ways to reduce dust in your home. These are explained below, with Ryan's comments.
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Baby oil
Dust can collect easily on wooden surfaces, this can be a real pain as it stands out on these surfaces. However, £1.50 baby oil could leave your wooden surfaces dust-free and sparkling. Simply apply a small amount of oil to a cleaning cloth and wipe the wooden surfaces in circular motions. Be sure not to try this on your wooden floors as this could cause them to be slippery.
Tumble dryer sheets
If you’re struggling to keep your skirting boards dust free, this hack could stop dust from sticking to them for months. All you need for this tip is tumble dryer sheets which you can buy for as little as £1.50. Wipe down all of the skirting boards in your home with tumble dryer sheets, we recommend using a new sheet per room, or if the room is larger you may need to use two. This will create static which should stop dust from sticking to them for weeks on end, repeat this every month to prevent the build-up of dust.
Fabric conditioner
Dust can ruin the aesthetic of your shiny glass table but this trick, using £1.15 fabric conditioner and water could prevent dust from gathering. In a spray bottle mix together two tablespoons of fabric conditioner and one cup of water before shaking the bottle. Spray the mixture onto a cleaning cloth to dampen it and wipe down the entire table, this should prevent dust from settling on the glass surface.
A sock
Dust often gathers in places that can be difficult to fully clean such as the inside of lampshades. When this happens try swapping your cleaning cloth for a clean sock, place this over your hand and wipe down the nooks and crannies. There’s no need to buy new socks to do this, if you use a clean pair this will work perfectly.
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