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Easy Dusting Hacks | Best Dusting Tools

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Cleaning Tips

4 Mar

I recently asked my Facebook followers how often they dust and results ranged from “weekly” to “when I can write my name in it” 🙂 No matter how often you dust, here are a few easy dusting hacks using dusting tools you may not have thought of.

The very best products for dusting... and none of them use any harsh chemicals.
 

I am always looking for ways to reduce the use of “harsh” cleaning products in my home… and save a little money while doing so. I used to use a dusting spray on all my wood surfaces, but truthfully, I felt like I was just smearing the dust around. I decided to trade in my dusting spray for other products that do an amazing job without any harsh chemicals.

The Best Dusting Tools for Every Area in Your Home

Best Dusting Tool for Dusting Furniture

Microfiber Dusting Mitt
 

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To dust most of surfaces in my home, I use a microfiber mitt: This mitt works great for dusting tables, desks, shelves, picture frames, dressers, window sills, and banisters. You can see in the image above just how well it grabs and traps dust.

I have had my dusting mitt for almost 15 years and it still works amazingly well! When the mitt gets dusty, simply shake it out (outside) and once dirty, wash it in the washing machine.

A Few Tips on Washing Microfiber

  • Wash microfiber in hot water
  • Do not dry it. Instead, allow it to air dry.
  • Do not use fabric softener

Dusting Hack: How to Dust Ceiling Fans

Using a pillowcase to dust fan blades
 

Use a pillowcase to dust ceiling fans. Make sure the fan is turned off and then put the pillowcase over the blade of the fan as shown above. Put your hands around the blade and pull the pillowcase off. This method traps all the dust inside the pillowcase so it’s not flying around the room.

Dusting Hack: How to Dust Lamp Shades

Dusting lamp shade with a lint roller
 

While many tell me to use a vacuum attachment or paintbrush to dust lamp shades, I find neither works as well as a lint roller. Simply roll the lint roller on the surface of the lamp shade, and the dust comes off in less than a minute. Check out this post for the crazy “before and after”!

Best Tool for Dusting Blinds

Dusting wood blinds with a microfiber dusting glove
 

To dust wood blinds, I use a microfiber dusting glove. Unlike the dusting mitt mentioned above, the glove allows more control so you can easily dust each wood slat. For more on cleaning blinds (including plastic mini-blinds), check out this post.

Best Tools for Dusting Computer Screens & Keyboards

Keyboard before and after dusting with dusting gel
 

For a long time, I used a small brush on the end of a dusting tool to sweep crumbs off my keyboard, but I recently discovered something that works a lot better: dusting gel. You simply roll the gel across the keyboard, and it grabs and traps the dust within the gel.

Dusting computer screen with microfiber dusting tool
 

UPDATE: The tool shown above is no longer available, however, I found these microfiber dusting balls that use the same concept for cleaning laptop and computer screens.

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  1. Pamela M says

    September 28, 2022 at 9:01 AM

    I cannot thank you enough for all of your helpful information. I find myself going to your site quite often ever since I heard you on the JASON show. Now I am on the search for a dishwasher rinse aid. Your next challenge, if you choose to accept it. :o)

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  2. Jenny says

    March 29, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    I love your new name “Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry” It says it all, and means everything that like me really needs help with. Keep up the great work!! I love the ideas you come up with. The projects to follow alone too, and many many cleaning tips to help me with.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 29, 2016 at 5:12 PM

      Thanks for your kind words Jenny. Made my day!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    Love your cleaning tips and lists! I’m happy to try eliminating cleaning products from my home! And literally had those same bedsheets in high school! lol!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 26, 2016 at 9:09 AM

      That’s hilarious. I still use the comforter for a picnic blanket because I don’t care if it gets stained an dirty. It must have been popular bedding 🙂

      Reply

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