2006-12-31 05:25:27 · 20 answers · asked by nakeder 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
After dusting the surface you have dusted become either positively or negatively charged this is because electrons on the surface get scraped away by the cloth this produces static electricity and therefore attracts dust particles the best way to eliminate this problem is to use an anti static furniture polish e.g. pledge
2006-12-31 05:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
lots of answers but I bet you've never heard this one, but believe me it does help. Before you start your dusting turn your central heat/ac fan switch to "on" instead of "auto" and leave it on for a couple of hours after you finish. This keeps the air circulating and if you have a good filter lots of the floating dust is captured there. There was a belief at one time that it was cheaper in the long haul to leave the fan running all the time, it kept the air temp at the desired level for longer period of time so the actual heat or ac did not fun as much, it also used less elect because the power consumption is greatest when the unit first kicks on. The unit had a longer life because it was having to start and stop as much.
2006-12-31 15:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by goodforwho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use those things called swifter dusters. I just spray some furniture polish (Very little) on it and go through the house. Its great for getting the dust off stuff and not leaving anything behind. I use to clean house for a living and thats what I used for those peoples houses.
Good Luck.
2006-12-31 13:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by Deb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of carpets, sweep, vac the floor (daily) and swiffer it to get the left over dust, replace the furnace filter (monthly), put filters over the register ( change often) and buy an air purifier/cleaner. Dust with a liquid furniture polish first then after you clean the floors etc. use the dry to collect excess dust. You'll never get rid of the dust totally and who wants to spend their life cleaning, get out and have fun.
2006-12-31 13:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by trojan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you use a furniture polish? That stops dust from settling plus its also good for the furniture which would otherwise dry out & splint eventually.
2006-12-31 13:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Judith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy disposable dusters which are already impregnated with polish in the supermarket ( I think Pledge makes one) and these are good at keeping the dust away, although they are quite expensive.
2006-12-31 13:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pledge keeps dust from forming (to a degree)
2006-12-31 13:27:42 · answer #7 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy an anti-static duster only £2 and washable
2007-01-03 14:36:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way - use a spray mist prior to cleaning. Just water in a bottle and mist, do not soak. Wipe clean. No other better way.
2006-12-31 13:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a spray of fabric softner on a duster first it seems to help me
2006-12-31 13:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by sukito 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋