How to wipe the surfaces so that less dust settles?

Every housewife struggles with dust, and this problem keeps coming back. Microscopic particles, even after general cleaning, settle on furniture and various interior items. But it is possible to reduce the amount of dust if you regularly use a rag and vacuum cleaner, as well as follow the advice from experts. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to wipe surfaces so that less dust settles.

Housewives use various folk remedies, passing on their experience to others. Let's consider in detail which ones can be used against dust.

If you wish, you can buy an antistatic agent at any store that sells household goods. But if you want to do without chemistry, you can use the following recipe:

• you should prepare 10 drops of eucalyptus oil, 2 tablespoons of olive and 30 ml of vinegar for 0.1 l of water;
• all of the above ingredients should be mixed and poured into a spray bottle.

Spread the antistatic agent over the furniture and wipe it with a soft cloth. Then wipe the surface dry. Your home will not only get rid of dust, but also get a fresh and pleasant scent.

A great solution is to use rubbing alcohol, especially if you need to remove dust from light bulbs.... It is enough to soak cotton wool in alcohol and wipe the glass. After that, the dust will be less, but just do not turn on the bulbs right away, wait until they are completely dry.

If it is necessary to remove dust from light-colored surfaces, then saline solution is a proven remedy. To create it, you need to take 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of warm water, which is previously passed through a filter. The salt should be completely dissolved. After wiping with saline, you will need to take another dry cloth and wipe everything dry.

An excellent choice is to use a lemon solution. Take a lemon and cut it into cubes, fill it with 30 ml of sunflower oil and leave to infuse for 7 days. Fill the contents with 200 ml of hot water. And then pass everything through cheesecloth. Now the cloth should be moistened in such a solution and you can start wiping various surfaces.

If you want to treat decorated and polished surfaces, pay attention to glycerin. If you dilute it with water, in this case, it is enough to fulfill the proportion of 1 to 10, then you get a solution for removing dust. It should be applied to a cloth and you can start working. This tool is great for cleaning books from dust.

If you are unsure about how to remove dust from carpets that may have different pile lengths, consider using baking soda. In one liter of water, you need to dilute 500 grams of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 5 clove inflorescences. Initially, the solution should be applied to the carpet, then wait 2 hours, then the product will be thoroughly saturated with the prepared mixture. Next, you need to thoroughly vacuum the carpet.

A solution prepared on the basis of bay leaves will also help get rid of dust on the carpet. To prepare it, you should take 1 liter of water, 1 pinch of cinnamon and 5 bay leaves... The solution is poured into a container with a spray bottle, after which it is ready for spraying. It should be applied to the carpet and left for 10-15 minutes. Finish the cleaning process with a vacuum cleaner.

This tool is often used to remove dust. In it, you can rinse cloths that are used to remove dust deposits. Just add a few drops of vinegar essence to a bowl of water. Such treatment is an excellent prevention of the appearance of a dust mite.

If it is necessary to remove dust from stretch ceilings, then the best remedy is a soap solution. It is quite simple to prepare it yourself, and then you need to take a soft brush, dip it in soapy water and wipe the surface gently.

This method might make some laughs, but it's a tried and true method. A terry sock, worn on the hand, like a glove, allows you to remove dusty deposits quite easily and quickly. It is ideal for wiping tables, cupboards, curtain rods, blinds and chandeliers.

Dust formation is a continuous process that cannot be stopped, but you can at least slow it down with the help of some special compounds. Use a wool cloth to wipe the surface. It perfectly attracts dust particles. Repulsive products can help prevent dust from settling at home.

The polish is perfect for processing cabinet furniture. The composition can be presented as a paste, cream or spray. Each option will allow you to achieve your goal: so that less dust settles on furniture. Polishes usually have the following elements in their composition:

• antistatic agent that perfectly repels dust;
• silicone allows you to improve the strength of the wood, as well as enhance its color;
• wax provides shine, and also masks small scratches and cracks;
• active substances make it easy to clean furniture from dirt and dust;
• oils prevent wood cracking.

Polished furniture needs careful maintenance. Use a polish that is fairly easy to work with.

Anti-static sprays will help eliminate static electricity, so dust will no longer settle on furniture. The effect depends on the duration of the antistatic agent. After this treatment, you will forget about fingerprints and the appearance of spots. The packaging usually indicates the duration of the antistatic spray.

The following sprays are often used to clean furniture:

• Norvin;
• "Mebelux";
• Chirton;
• Stanhome.

Important! After using the spray, there is no need to additionally rub the furniture with a napkin.

If we talk about upholstered furniture, then you should purchase a special impregnation. Usually, such formulations help protect furniture from dust, dirt, and also repel water. Impregnants are often aerosols because they are easy to spray. After application, a special protective layer is formed, so dirt clings less to the surface. Quite often, impregnations are used to treat carpets, clothing and curtains. You should pay attention to funds from the following brands:

• Stain Guard;
• Avel;
• Tarrago;
• Astrohim.

Another solution is a fabric softener. It can also be safely used to wipe dust off furniture, as it has antistatic properties. You need to take a damp cloth, drip a little air conditioner on it and you can rub the furniture, including the shelves, until it shines. A pleasant smell in the room will be a bonus.

It is recommended to process furniture in this order:

• shelves, interiors and cabinet surfaces;
• embossed parts of furniture, armrests of chairs, tabletops and fittings;
• chairs and ottomans, coffee tables and bedside tables.

Important! Shelves with books deserve special attention. It is necessary to dust off not only the shelves, but also to regularly clean the books with a vacuum cleaner.

To prevent dust from appearing on household appliances and electrical appliances for a long time, antistatic agents should be used. With their help, you can remove a rather impressive layer of dust, as well as remove fingerprints and other types of dirt. Even special anti-static wipes are on sale.

The above tools can be used for other surfaces, but not always. If we consider a stretch glossy ceiling, then it is necessary to build on how dirty it is. A slight layer of dust can be easily removed using chamois or microfiber. A vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle is used for heavy dirt, but they should not touch the ceiling so as not to damage it. Work at a distance of 20–30 mm.

To wash a stretch ceiling, you can use products that are intended for glass and mirrors. In the end, you can take a polish, but the actions are soft and easy, since the stretch ceiling can be easily damaged.

To quickly and easily remove dust, while preventing its rapid re-emergence, you should adhere to the following simple recommendations from professionals:

• you cannot clean the apartment with a wet rag, it is better to take a damp wool cloth, which will completely remove the dust;
• the smallest particles can be collected using dry electrified wool;
• you can remove dust efficiently with the help of special store napkins;
• it is better to refuse a broom right away, since all the dust particles rise into the air, in the future they settle again on the furniture;
• vacuum cleaner acts as a faithful assistant when removing dust in an apartment or house, even a building one; it can be taken to clean hard and soft elements of furniture, floors and walls, carpets and curtains;
• washing vacuum cleaner - the best solution for dust removal;
• if you decide to carry out a general cleaning, then initially dust the ceiling, you can use a mop wrapped in a damp wool cloth.