How To Keep Your Home Dust-Free

Dusting: loved by none, but done by all.

Nobody likes to dust, however it is a necessary household chore. The worst part about dust is coming home after work to find a fresh layer on your living room table, just a day or two after cleaning it. Use these tips to minimize the dust in your home and prevent this from happening to you.

Work Your Way Down

We all know about the laws of gravity – and dust is no exception to that rule. Dust that's kicked up into the air will eventually fall onto whatever surface is below it, whether that is a piece of furniture or the floor. This will force you to double-dust in some cases if you aren't careful. Combat this by starting at the top and working your way down. Dust your ceiling fans, then walls, table tops, baseboard heaters, and finally the floors.

Ditch the Feather Duster

Traditional feather dusters are inefficient, as they actually collect little-to-no dust. Instead of trapping dust particles, they scatter them into the air. For this reason, you should do all of your dusting with a microfiber cloth. They are electrostatically charged, so they actually attract dust particles, and trap them for good.

Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

The average three-bedroom household can generate upwards of 40 pounds of dust every year! Much of this dust collects in your air ducts, which it then uses as a transportation system to spread to the rest of your home. Having your air ducts professionally cleaned every 3-5 years can remove this dust from your home, allowing your HVAC system to run more efficiently and your family to breathe easier.

High-powered tools such as industrial rotary brushes and truck-mounted vacuums are essential for a thorough duct cleaning, which is why you should leave it to the professionals. GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration offers high-quality duct cleaning services to homes and businesses across Long Island. If you live in Nassau County or Suffolk County, call (631) 940-8100 for a free quote.