2006-07-25 04:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by Meru B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It's a chicken-and-egg question and you will get answers to vacuum first or vacuum last. In the final analysis, it doesn't matter a whole lot and there are probably more important issues than this one to spend energy on.
However I have a lot of energy so here goes:
I don't know about quicker but if you clean starting at the top of the room and ending with the floor you will reduce the likelihood of having to clean or dust something twice because the dust will settle and fall to the floor or at least to a lower surface [you hope]..
Sometimes I dust one day and vacuum the next, to give things a chance to settle. And to give myself a break.
2006-07-25 11:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "professional" cleaners from Merry Maids and other business which are similar, recommend that you clean from the top of the room down, ceiling to floor. I use the swiffer products to keep the tables and other items as dust-free as possible in between a "big" cleaning ie: pledge type cleaner and a rag. It does work better if you do vacuum last, as this will keep the dust away the longest; and it makes sense because all dust and dirt will work it's way toward the floor eventually.
2006-07-25 04:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I see some bigger stuff on furniture I will just brush them on the floor, I then vacuum then dust because when you vacuum you stir up more dust only to have your furniture all dusty again. The swiffer dusters do work pretty good but to get a good clean I like to use polish and a rag.
2006-07-25 04:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by hopetohelpyou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always vaccumn first, the vaccumn kicks up dust and so you are geting in your own way if you dust first, you'll just have to do it all over. Its not any quicker, but remember, start at the top and got to the bottom as you dust, this keeps chores down to a minimum as well. Another good hint is use a good polish when you dust, that keeps the dust from coming back as soon.
Another hint is to not throw away your fabric softener sheets!! They have an antistatic in them that is great to dust with ( that's what swiffers are and its cheaper ) The static cling reducer traps the dust and there is plenty left in them after you have pulled them from the dryer to use for dusting!!!
2006-07-25 04:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by metrobluequeen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on your vacuum purifier. once you've a very solid one which has large filtration, then i ought to recommend dusting first. besides the undeniable fact that, in case your vacuum spits all sorts of dirt/debris decrease back into the air then dusting after about 30-60 minutes must be proper (the dirt takes a even as to settle after vacuuming).
2016-10-15 04:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitly dust before you vacuum, but don't use a feather duster. use something that seals in the dust, and doesn't blow it around. start from the top of the room, ceiling fans etc. and then work your way down, then vacuum last, and then you're all done :-)
2006-07-25 04:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by melanie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always dust then vacuum...But make sure you have sprayed your duster with pledge or something so it will hold the dust.
2006-07-25 06:02:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually dust first so that the broom and mop pick up whatever falls onto the floor.
2006-07-25 06:28:43 · answer #8 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋