Will a dust broom replace a regular duster?

The question of the efficiency of house cleaning is always a relevant and important topic. With the advent of new technologies and tools for removing dust, the question of whether a duster will replace a regular rag has become especially interesting. In this article we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of both methods and try to figure out what is really more effective - a traditional solution or an innovation in the form of a duster broom.

Why change a rag to a brush?

In foreign countries, housewives have long switched to new cleaning devices. Our women are a little shy of new products and prefer an ordinary rag to a modern broom. A wet or damp cloth leaves traces of stains on the surface of the furniture, which are especially visible in the light. An ordinary brush quickly and easily sweeps away dust particles, but after half an hour you will find that they have settled back in their old place. Dust particles simply circle in the air for a while, then land.

Scientists have developed a special panicle called “duster”. This is an innovative device that helps “kill two birds with one stone”: it does not leave streaks and collects dust. Advantages of panicles:

1. speed of cleaning;
2. minimum physical effort;
3. penetrates into hard-to-reach places;
4. special fiber material “attracts” dust particles;
5. ability to handle fragile items.

We will tell you how to choose the right broom and how to use it.

Types of dust brushes

Based on the material from which the villi are made, panicles can be divided into 2 main groups:

• natural (sheep wool, horsehair, bird feathers);
• artificial (rubber, polypropylene, microfiber).

Both materials have their disadvantages and advantages. Experts advise switching to using brushes only with artificial bristles. An antistatic broom has the ability to electrify dust particles and attract them.

To make the work of maids and housewives as easy as possible, the developers have improved the outdated model. Now you can find an electric broom on the household appliance market, which helps save time and effort spent on collecting dust. However, an electrical device has not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

Antistatic broom

The design of such a device is simple: a handle made of plastic or other material with a ring at the end, long pile made of a special material. To make the cleaning process more attractive, brushes are made of bright rainbow colors. Most often, the “fur coat” (pile) is made of polypropylene. This material has antistatic properties. In addition, such a brush is a real salvation for allergy sufferers.

If you are used to collecting dust with a rag using smooth movements, the procedure for using a broom is significantly different. The pile must be leaned against a vertical or horizontal surface and the handle must be rotated. The duster should be a kind of roller that collects dirt. If you begin to notice that the dust no longer “sticks” to the bristles, you need to wash the brush. Wet it over the bath and wait until it dries completely.

Advice

To enhance the antistatic properties, rub the pile against fur or artificial fabric.

An antistatic broom has three main advantages over a rag:

• the ability to remove dust not only from smooth, but also from rough and fabric surfaces;
• saving time;
• showing interest in cleaning.

Electric broom

The design is not much different from the classic duster format. There is one difference: the handle is much wider because it contains batteries (about 4 pieces). Accordingly, the weight of such a device is greater. On the handle there is a button for turning on and adjusting the speed mode. The electric brush contains several brushes of different lengths for cleaning all types of surfaces.

This device will help get rid of settled dust on a variety of surfaces and in the most inaccessible places:

• computer keyboard;
• bookshelf;
• chandeliers, sconces, figurines, picture frames, decorative elements on wooden furniture;
• dishes;
• blinds, ventilation grilles.

You don't need to rotate the handle, just press a couple of buttons to select the desired speed mode. Before washing, do not forget to remove the lint attachment from the handle. To enhance the antistatic properties, it is recommended to rub the pile against fur or synthetics. This device has only 2 disadvantages: high price and constant replacement of batteries.

Special panicles

When it comes to special whisks for cleaning, a bright fluffy whisk, which is often shown in foreign films, appears in the imagination of women. However, there are a number of special devices for certain types of cleaning.

1. Blind pliers. Externally, this device is similar to a hair straightener, only the tips are covered with microfiber. These tongs are double-sided.They are designed to remove dust from blinds and ventilation grilles.
2. Antistatic brush. Resembles the tip of a regular broom. Made from soft bristles and designed to remove dust from small decorative elements on furniture.
3. Floor brush. Designed to collect dirt and dust from the surface of tiles, linoleum or laminate.

Don't be afraid to experiment with household appliances. Many new products will captivate you. A dust collection broom is convenient, beautiful and inexpensive.