If mold in the ambient air is not ideal for the respiratory tract, it is not very pleasant to have dust suspended in the indoor air either! The allergenic dust mites that hide in these fine particles are indeed unpleasant substances, particularly in cases of allergic risk or asthma. And in addition to allergies linked to dust inhalation, dusting is also one of the most tedious tasks. Despite all our efforts to ventilate our interior and increase the number of passes with a microfiber cloth, dust has a tendency to return at high speed, leaving behind its famous unsightly appearance on all surfaces. Enough to tear your hair out! To breathe healthier indoor air and fight dust in the long term, here are household tips to slow down its appearance in an interior.
1) Vacuuming to remove dust and avoid rapid return
If vacuum cleaners are excellent at removing dust, it is because they allow you tovacuum up dirt without scattering it everywhere. It is therefore more effective than the duster, and particularly on floors, whatever their covering (carpet, wooden floor, tiles, etc.). You will have understood: to avoid dust and slow down its return speed, you must already start by knowing how to eliminate it. So don’t hesitate to vacuum more regularly for greater efficiency. Also choose a device with a HEPA filter if you are sensitive to dust mites.
Moreover, you can also sprinkle baking soda on armchairs, mattresses and sofas before vacuuming these upholstery fabrics to better remove dust and therefore prevent it from accumulating. Regular maintenance will prevent dirt from being released into the air with each use.
2) Beer to clean green plants
Their leaves tend to accumulate dust. However, in addition to promoting air pollution in your interior, this will also harm their good health. To dust them effectively and for a long time, beer is the ideal product! Simply soak a clean microfiber cloth and pass it over the leaves. After that, the dust will have difficulty settling therebecause the beer will make the foliage slippery.
3) Lemon to prevent dust from returning to the plastic
Lemon juice is not only great for cleaning plastic, but also for slow down dust accumulation that we have so much difficulty fighting on this matter. Lemon water helps combat static electricity. When dusting plastic chairs and decorative trinkets, don’t hesitate to use lemon poured directly on the cloth! This way they will stay clean longer.
4) Turpentine to slow down dust on wooden furniture
Unfortunately, wooden furniture loses all its splendor because of its tendency to catch all the dust that is lying around, inevitably giving it an outdated look! And on dark wooden furniture, dirt is even more visible. To prevent dust from returning too quickly, mix equal parts white vinegar, vegetable oil and turpentine. Like our dust spray recipe, this cleaning product will help to permanently eliminate dust and delay the dusting chore. Turpentine is indeed a miraculous ingredient, especially for wood which it makes less adhering. So, remember to have some at home!
5) Coarse salt for long-lasting impeccable curtains
Curtains are among the worst dust traps, so every time you handle them, you see grains suspended everywhere in the air, ready to dirty every corner of the house. To avoid this, it is advisable to do not neglect cleaning the curtains. However, before each cleaning, do not hesitate to give your curtains a bath in water with coarse salt. This will make it even better to eliminate and prevent the appearance of dust. In fact, the salt will prevent dust from settling on the curtains!
6) Glycerin for cleaner windows and surfaces for longer
We tend to forget it, but dust is not limited to furniture and upholstery. It also tends to stick to windows and mirrors, leaving behind a not very clean appearance. To avoid this, always add a few drops of glycerin to your window cleaner. Dust will therefore cling less to the windows, significantly spacing out cleaning sessions. You can also dilute a tablespoon in a liter of water and dip a cloth in this mixture to soak it well. For dust all surfaces in the houseall you have to do is let the cloth dry quietly and use it when necessary.
7) Latest clever tips for the road…
To prevent dust from settling, don’t hesitate to limit the number of trinkets on your shelves. This will also make dusting easier. Furthermore, when you change your vacuum cleaner bag, do not hesitate to put damp newspaper underneath. In addition to allowing you to recycle old newspaper, this wet paper will help to catch dust. This will limit their spread throughout your interior. Last tip: to slow down the return of dust to your baseboards, use a cloth with a few drops of fabric softener on a cloth or dryer cloth during cleaning. This will limit static electricity, and therefore a too rapid return of dust.