Wiping dust is probably one of the least popular tasks.
Much worse is when the dust comes back right after cleaning.
So make it easier for yourself.
Wiping dust
is annoying -
but it can be made
easier
with a
few simple tips and tricks
.
In addition to the
most suitable cleaning rags
, the
technology
also plays
a decisive role
And what effect does
fabric softener
actually have
on dust?
Offenbach - who doesn't know that?
You
have
just
cleaned a surface
with a
duster
, and the
dust
is already there again
.
It is to despair.
Yet there are a few
tricks and tweaks on
how to
effectively remove dust from
the
apartment
and
keep
the dust out
not coming back anytime soon.
Prevention: Avoid dust from the start
According to “Brigitte”, we spend 16 months cleaning our lives.
A long time that we could certainly use better.
Of course, you can't do without it entirely, but we can significantly reduce the time in which we have a dust rag in hand.
And so banal as it may sound now:
avoids
you
from the beginning
to the
dust
, saving you look at some one time.
There are
two simple tips for doing this
.
The first is
ventilation.
If you open the windows for a few minutes in the morning and in the evening, the dry and dusty air is exchanged for fresh air.
In addition, you should ensure a
higher humidity
in the living rooms.
Because moisture is the greatest ally in the fight against annoying dust.
When the furniture clearly tells you that it is time to dust it off.
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Wipe dust properly: A dry cloth is counterproductive
To get more humidity in a room, simply place a
bowl of water
on a
warm radiator
.
Evaporation creates more moisture, binds the dust and prevents it from spreading rapidly.
If you also want to beautify your room, you can
fall
back
on a
houseplant
.
It also filters other pollutants from the air.
It's a win-win situation.
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Whether with a feather duster or a cloth.
This is the most effective way of getting rid of dust in the home.
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Once the
dust is
there, there are
tricks on
how to get
rid of
it
effectively
.
The
right cleaning rag
and the
technology also play
a role.
"A dry cloth is rather counterproductive as it moves the dust," explains Claudia Windfelder, online coach for household issues, to "t-online".
“A
cloth made from natural fibers
such as
cotton
is best
.
“This should be washed out again and again while cleaning.
In addition to the cleaning rag, the right technique also helps in the fight against dust
For
large floor surfaces or textiles
is in the
battle against dust
, a
vacuum cleaner
.
This should definitely be equipped with a
HEPA filter
, as this holds back many particles.
If the vacuum cleaner does not have this filter, some of the dust is blown directly back into the air - and that would be suboptimal.
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The vacuum cleaner is a good helper in the fight against dust on large floor areas.
© Tobias Hase / dpa
In addition to the
right rags and cloths
, the
cleaning technique
also plays
a role:
Household coach Windfelder recommends the following wiping technique to push
the
dust together and absorb it
: “From top to bottom, from inside to outside and from back to front.
The
cloth should
work
in circular movements
so that the
dust
collects in one place and can be easily removed. "
Fabric softener can work wonders in the fight against dust
Means: First
clean higher positions
before vacuuming the floor.
Otherwise some dust could fall on the freshly cleaned floor.
You should always clean from the back to the front so that all the
dust
really
comes away and does not remain in the back corners.
A
final little trick
to effectively combating dust in the home is
fabric softener.
A small amount of it in the mopping water ensures that the dust can no longer adhere as well to the surfaces after cleaning.
(Melanie Gottschalk)
In addition to regular dusting, you should occasionally take a particularly thorough house cleaning.
Only those who take it carefully will discover the hidden dirt traps in the apartment.
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