How can I get rid of dust buildup?

Question

There is dust build up behind my dresser, it just attaches itself on the wood and I just wish their was some way I could get rid of it. For one, I'm allergic to dust, and second it creates this bitter smell in my room. Is there like a spray for it or will I have to buy a new dresser? Ive wiped it off a while ago and now its back again.

Answer 1

I find that vacuuming for dust is more effective and keeps it down longer than wiping it off.

Answer 2

"bitter smell" sounds to me like it's more than dust, that it may be a type of mold. I suggest you keep space between boxes, and between the dressers and the walls so 1) there can be good ventilation, and 2) it's easier for yiou to get back there and clean.

When I was growing up we always used a cloth sprayed with "Pledge by Johnson & Johnson) on it for dusting. The pledge would give a greasiy waxy finish to everything that held down the dust.

When I moved to a more dusty and dryer but more humid area I changed to using a damp sponge to pick up the dust with and then ventilation (airy room using a fan or ac or heat). I've also tried windex on a cloth to pick up dust with.

Is your new dresser sticky, like it's so humid in that room that the varnish on it has gotten sticky? Maybe the Pledge will help that. I think you need ventilation in there. And you need to dust weekly or more.

Answer 3

Try wiping it with a swiffer duster ,that should get it off and get the new pledge dust spray. I think its a lemon oil smell. but you spray that on real thick and wipe it down and it should stay good for awhile. Is there a heat source next to the dresser? if there is you may be getting dust from a vent and you could cover it with a filter. sometimes a rough wood will collect dust compared to a smooth wood. good luck

Answer 4

Good old elbow grease and water. Wet down the dust, scrub on it, scrape it off with a butter knife or a paint scraper if you need to, then wipe well. It may take getting down on your hands and knees and getting your hands dirty, but it's the most effective way.
You will have to keep it clean, as in every few days or at least once a week, clean thoroughly behind your dresser.
The best cleaned houses don't get that way with Swifters and dust clothes. It takes really working at it, getting sweaty, getting dirty, and doing a good job.

Answer 5

try using those little sheets you put in the dryer with your clothes; cannot recall the name; once they are used, use them to dust the furniture; they attract dust and the residue helps to keep the dust down a bit;

but the only real answer is an ionized air cleaner that takes dust particles from the air.

dust, everywhere ... and a menace to those who like a clean house.