There’s a reason dust always seems to be lurking in your living room.
Here’s what to do about it.
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Try as you might, the dust just keeps coming back.
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This dust accumulates in the corners, lurks under the sofa, and rains down on your lampshades.
We know that sometimes you have bigger priorities than dusting, and we’re here to help.
Where Does All The Dust Come From?
Both people and pets shed hair and dead skin cells on a continual basis.
We also carry dirt and pollen in on our shoes, clothing, and hair.
Those soft fabrics shed fibers whenever you rub against them.
Some of the fibers pick up chemicals like flame retardants from carpet pads and old sofas.
Fabrics are also very good at trapping dust.
For those of us with seasonal allergies, pollen is especially problematic.
Dirt, molds, and pollutants from car exhaust also will find their way indoors.
Here are a few recommendations tokeep dust from collectingso quickly in your living room.
Replace filters about every three months, or as soon as they start to look dingy.
Homeowners with pets may need to change them more often.
you could also improve the air quality in your living room by using a HEPA air purifier.
Even better, place a shoe rack near the door and enforce a no-shoes policy.
Declutter Your Space
Do you have a collection of tchotchkes that have turned dingy gray?
Piles of books you never look at?
How To Clean Up The Dust
Cleaners recommenddusting every week, or every other week at most.
When cleaning your living room, always dust from the top down.
Use a long-handled duster on blinds and follow up by dusting the window sills.
Any dust that falls will land on the floor, which is the last area you’ll clean.
Use a soft brush or vacuum on pleated lamp shades.
Many need a good dusting every couple of weeks.
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