As of: February 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m
By: Sven Trautwein
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As a book lover, a bookshelf is part of your home furnishings.
But did you know that it is one of the largest dust collectors?
With these tips, dusting becomes child’s play.
Maybe your favorite place to read is in a comfortable armchair or on a sofa near a bookshelf.
Whether there is a wide range of titles, sorted by color or genre, or with just a few but important titles, the shelf makes a lot of impression.
However, dust and fluff on the spines of books or shelves are less inviting.
With four tools you can ensure dust-free shelves.
This is the best way to clean your bookshelf
What's the fastest way to clean a bookshelf?
Four home remedies can help.
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Because of its often massive construction, a bookshelf attracts dust.
A lot of dust can collect on the edges, corners and between the spines of books.
House dust cannot be avoided in an apartment, which can be a problem, especially for those who are allergic to house dust.
But with a few home remedies and a little routine, the bookshelf can be kept dust-free.
Myhomebook.de
recommends thorough cleaning at least once a year.
Cleaning the bookshelf: Four home remedies help against dust and dust mice
cleaning cloth
Feather duster
Vacuum cleaner
Cleaning supplies
Start cleaning the bookshelf from top to bottom.
It is advisable to remove all books from the shelves in order to reach the furthest places and free everything from dust and fluff.
You can remove dust from large areas with a damp cleaning cloth.
For extra freshness, add a few drops of detergent to the water.
Alternatively, you can use a feather duster, but this does not pick up the dust but often just distributes it.
This home remedy can save you from constant cleaning.
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For quick cleaning, you can use a vacuum cleaner or handheld vacuum cleaner with an upholstery nozzle to remove dust from the bookshelf.
However, it is advisable to follow up with a damp cleaning cloth afterwards, as not all residues are removed when using a vacuum cleaner.
If you want to give your bookshelf an extra touch of cleanliness and refreshed look, give it an additional treatment with a furniture polish or wood cleaner, like this
also the tip from the sustainability portal
Utopia.de
.
While cleaning the bookshelf, you will occasionally come across books that you no longer want to keep in your collection.
Here we present five ways to clear out these titles.
Finally, before you put the books back, dust them off with a dry cloth or with a gentle setting on the vacuum cleaner.
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