How modern housewives get rid of dust at home - the best methods and means

As soon as you gape and skip a few cleanings, all surfaces become overgrown with whitish “cotton wool”. Many housewives persistently puzzle over how to get rid of dust in the apartment quickly and for a long time. Cleaning companies advise using a variety of equipment and miracle equipment.

What is dust

Sooner or later everything turns to dust.

Dust is microscopic particles of earth, dead human skin, paper and other decaying things. The size of one speck of dust does not exceed 0.05 mm.

Street dust contains pollen, exhaust gases, and toxic substances that are released into the air by large factories. Dust mites love to live in house dust. It can also be construction, atmospheric and industrial (for example, grain), of natural or artificial origin.

Causes of dust and where it is most common

Many people think that dust enters the house from the street - it flies into open windows, or is carried on shoes. Scientists have refuted this myth.They conducted an experiment: they closed the room for 2 weeks and assessed the amount of dust generated. For 1 sq. centimeter, about 12 thousand dust particles settled. They went further and studied their composition. A third were mineral particles, 19% were leather particles, and 12% were disintegrated paper and textiles.

Dust particles settle on horizontal planes, most of all on rough and fleecy surfaces - carpets, soft toys, clothes, upholstered furniture.

Dry air

In winter, when heating appliances are running, things break down faster. They promote the evaporation of moisture from the air, paper, clothing, and dirt on shoes. Dust rises into the air and settles poorly. It becomes difficult to remove it.

Organize your closet

Modern closets without doors and floor racks for storing clothes are extremely unhygienic. They attract dust. The effect is almost the same as when storing things on the back of a chair or simply scattered around the room. The least amount of dust is in a tightly closed closet, in which clean, washed clothes are folded in tight piles.

Too many textiles

Apartments and houses are overflowing with textiles: curtains, upholstered furniture, carpets, towels, bed linen, clothes. They not only attract dust, but are also sources of it themselves. Especially a lot of dust particles are generated from natural fabrics. Synthetics break down more slowly, but their particles are much more dangerous.

Storing books and magazines

Paper disintegrates the fastest. Therefore, any paper publications, be they books, newspapers, magazines or notebooks, should be stored in a glass cabinet or a locked drawer. To store large volumes, you can use a thick plastic bag.

Dust removal methods

Dust surrounds a person everywhere. It must be removed comprehensively.There are different ways to deal with it:

• Wet cleaning. Dust particles are easily washed off with water. This is the most affordable and effective way to remove dust. In addition to cleanliness, it saturates the air with moisture.
• Vacuum cleaning. Allows you to remove dust particles from upholstered furniture, textiles, carpets, mattresses and pillows. The vacuum cleaner does not redistribute the dust, as happens when cleaning with a broom, but sucks all of it into the bag.
• Regular washing. It is important to regularly wash curtains, bed linen, and dirty clothes. Even if home textiles look clean, a significant amount of dust particles accumulate in them over several weeks.

Construction dust

After repairs, dust must first be removed using a construction vacuum cleaner. Household models can become clogged or broken due to construction dust. It is important to clean up after each stage of work and not accumulate dirt. A large amount of dust is removed in several approaches. You can spray water from a spray bottle into the air and moisten the floor. Flying dust will settle on horizontal surfaces.

Tools and rags

You can remove dust with a regular rag, mop, or vacuum cleaner. But it is much more effective to deal with it using a special tool.

• Pipidastra (panicle). The multi-colored down stick was heavily criticized at one time. Allegedly, she only brushes off specks of dust. In fact, it is a very effective tool if you know how to use it correctly. The pipidastra needs to be electrified by placing it in a plastic bag and rubbing it. The dust particles will be attracted to it themselves. After cleaning, they need to be washed off with water.
• Electric brush. It is an improved pipidastra. The built-in motor rotates the broom, and it collects even more dust.
• Beater. Helps clean carpets and mattresses. Knocking out must be done outside.
• Microfiber cloth. Synthetic fabric absorbs fine dirt well and avoids streaks. The rag should be slightly moistened and the furniture should be wiped with a light movement.

How to get rid of dust in an apartment using special means

Special anti-dust products include antistatic agents for upholstered furniture and polishes for hard surfaces.

Antistatic components are included in many modern products for cleaning floors, mirrors, and windows. They prevent the treated surfaces from becoming electrified, and dust practically does not stick to them and slides off. Items stay clean longer. The other side of the coin is that it settles on unprocessed objects or simply floats in the air. There may be an unpleasant odor in the house.

Advice. A special dust remover is best used as an addition to air purifying devices.

Folk recipes

You can replace furniture antistatic agent with a simple fabric softener. People have come up with many recipes for fighting dust:

1. To remove flying dust, you need to turn on the air conditioner and fan at the same time.
2. To prevent stains from appearing on hard furniture, add 150 ml of vinegar to 1 liter of water.
3. To clean hard-to-reach places, attach double-sided tape to the mop.
4. Use old terry socks instead of a special rag.
5. You can clean a sofa or mattress by covering it with a damp sheet and tapping it with a beater.

Modern devices

The long and tedious struggle with constantly generated dust is a thing of the past. Today technology effectively combats it. While the housewife is resting or at work, the machines are kept clean.

Humidifiers

By humidifying the air, the process of dust formation slows down. Not only things, but also hair and human skin are destroyed less. In addition, humidifiers help it settle out of the air. Dust particles bound by moisture fall onto horizontal surfaces, where they can be easily and quickly removed.

Robot vacuum cleaner

Many people treat robot vacuum cleaners almost like family members. They work tirelessly - sucking up dust and debris and animal hair from the floor. The equipment is compact and almost silent. With it, you can put off general cleaning of the house for as long as possible.

Air purifier

It is a device that sucks in air and forces it through built-in filters. Dirty and dusty air turns into fresh air without any human intervention. Additionally, the purifier fights bacteria, allergens and unpleasant odors in the room.

Supply ventilation system

This is by far the best device for dealing with dust. The equipment purifies and heats air from the street. With a supply ventilation system (breather), there is no need for ventilation, and accordingly, street dust does not enter the house. You can turn on the recirculation mode, and the device will purify the indoor air. Breathers have filters against the smallest dust particles, harmful gases and allergens.

How and where to wipe off dust

First of all, horizontal surfaces are wiped: cabinets, hard and upholstered furniture, window sills, curtain moldings.

Correctly remove dust from top to bottom.

Lastly, wipe the floor and baseboards. It is important not to ignore hard-to-reach places:

• space behind and under furniture;
• niches in the walls;
• ceiling;
• hanging shelves and racks.

Shoe cabinets, carpets and hallways require especially frequent cleaning.

Questions and answers

How often should you dust?

It is recommended to wipe hard surfaces every day, or at least once every 2-3 days. General cleaning should be done weekly, maximum once a month.

What is a smart microclimate system?

It is a device that regulates the operation of a “smart” ventilation system. It measures indoor air quality, displays data on a smartphone, and creates an optimal microclimate. The smart microclimate system allows you to forget about dust in the air forever.

A person's health greatly depends on what he eats, drinks, and what he breathes. Air filled with dust can make you feel tired and drowsy. In a dusty house there is a high risk of developing respiratory diseases (asthma, allergic rhinitis and others). It is important to prevent dust from accumulating. You can regularly carry out wet cleaning the old fashioned way and use a pipedaster, or you can get modern devices that take on the bulk of the work.