And, we aren’t even talking about your ceiling fan.
Furniture
It’s true: sofas and armchairs collect a lot of dust.
Lift the cushions to be sure youre capturing hiding dust bunnies and dust mites.
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And don’t forget to tackle the area under your armchairs and sofa!
However, have you studied the actual bottom of your furniture, itself?
You might be surprised to find layers of dust, spider webs, and even eggs (gross!)
clinging to bed frames and the underside of tables and sofas.
Wipe out all the yuck with ahandheld vacuumor dust wand.
Walls
Next time youre home, take a closer look at your walls.
Are they a little furry?
Dust can cling to any kind of surface, and loves those tiny crevasses in textured wallpaper.
Toclean fuzzy walls, start at the top and work your way down with a dust mop.
Finish by wiping light switches and door knobs.
Lampshades
Lampshadesare usually clad with fuzz, but are easier to clean than youd think.
Use a vacuum with a small brush attachment or wipe them down with a damp rag.
Window Treatments
Your vacuum is the handiest way to capture dust onblinds, shades, and curtains.
If you have reusable filters, handwash them in the sink.
However, many experts recommend replacing them completely.
you might actually buy affordable customizable filters that you might cut down to fit your window air unit.
Electronics
Televisions, computers, keyboards, phones, and speakers tend to be dust magnets.
Wipe them down with a damp cloth, microfiber rag, or special screen cleaner.
Be sure to pick them up and wipe behind and underneath them, as well.
One electronic you may forget about though?
The electric toothbrush charging station.
It not only gets covered in toothpaste and gunk, but is also a huge dust collector.
Wipe it down with a damp cloth or wash it in the sink.
But, refrain from using cold water which can shock your tropical houseplants.
Cleaning Tools
Dont forget to clean your cleaners!
