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Homemade hacks to keep your home dust-free and shining

How to reduce dust settling on furniture?
How to reduce dust settling on furniture?
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8:17 PM EDT, September 28, 2024

Despite regular cleaning, does dust constantly settle on your furniture? There is a solution. Discover the recipe for a homemade anti-static solution. You need warm water and a bit of a product you can find in your bathroom.

Dust consists of pet hair, human hair, sand particles, pollen, and microorganisms. It also contains pathogenic organisms that can cause allergies. While it cannot be completely eliminated, there are effective ways to reduce its accumulation.

How to reduce dust accumulation?

Dust settles in many places around the house, forming an unsightly gray layer full of microorganisms and allergens. How can you reduce dust accumulation at home? Regular vacuuming is key. Make sure to vacuum as often as possible. Don't forget shelves, cabinets, books, and electronic devices, which attract dust like a magnet. Simply wipe them off with a cloth or a special dust brush.

After thorough vacuuming, it's beneficial to wipe surfaces with a homemade anti-static solution. The recipe is really simple. Start by boiling some water. Once it cools down a bit, add a measure of fabric softener and mix thoroughly. Soak a cloth in this prepared solution and wipe countertops and furniture. This product will not only reduce dust accumulation but also give an incredible shine and leave a pleasant fragrance throughout the house.

Add a measure to water. Floors will shine

Dust settles on furniture and floors, so they should be cleaned regularly. Although many polishing agents are available in stores and drugstores, the most effective one can be made at home. Simply pour hot water into a bucket and add a measure of fabric softener and two measures of dishwasher rinse aid. Soak a mop in this prepared solution, then wipe the floors. The effect will be visible immediately. Repeat the treatment twice weekly, and the floor will shine like new.