Improvised Cobweb Duster for LessNeed to get rid of those high cobwebs? Here's an inexpensive way that's worked for us.
Furniture Polish for Cleaning Artificial PlantsBuy some cheap furniture polish and spray your silks with it. I sprayed mine over the dust and all and they now look great.
Uses for Dryer SheetsI use fresh dryer sheets and used ones to freshen up and dust with. I go over the upholstery and cushions with a spray of Lysol disinfectant and then air fluff the throw pillows and give them a rub with a dryer sheet. I use a dryer sheet to go over the upholstery. It picks up dust and leaves behind a nice soft scent.
Re-Use Dryer Sheets for DustingI'm always looking for ways to stretch a dollar, and if I have something that can be used more than once, or for more than one job, I'm sold. I use dryer sheets, but it seems like such a waste to use them once and then throw them away. I discovered that they are great for dusting.
Easy Dusting for the ElderlyI have a lot of trouble bending and doing my "low down" chores. This morning I devised a way to dust the under portion of DH's desk. I lowered my chair to the lowest height, took my dust cloth and draped it over one foot and voila! a dust free underside of the desk!
Use Broom to Clean Popcorn CeilingI dust my popcorn ceiling by using a broom. Yes, it does cause some particles to fall but not if you dust/broom it lightly.
Compressed Air for DustingMy living room items get very dusty due to my windows always being open. I have wooden ships and knick knacks. I use compressed air in the can to spray the dust off of them. It works great.
Easy Dusting for the ElderlyI am pretty diligent in dusting my top surfaces, but there are some of my "low down" areas I just can't reach any more. This morning I was scampering around, dust cloth in hand, doing our desks and decided today is the day the under portion of DH's desk gets dusted.
Dusting a Popcorn CeilingAbout a year ago we bought an older home that had popcorn ceilings throughout. I didn't notice until after moving in that there was dust stuck to every one of those stupid ridges; dust and years of what appeared to be cobwebs.
Keeping Stairs Dust-FreeGo to your local dollar store and buy a hand duster (meant for dusting tables, etc.) Walk to the top of your (non-carpeted) stairs. Holding the railing with your free hand, back down, dusting as you go.
Dryer Sheets For DustingIf you clean your TV screen with a used dryer sheet, it will stay clean longer. This contest reminded me that my mother once told me that. It may work on computer screens, too.
Dust with Used Pillow CasesHaving pets in the house causes me to need to dust more often, but not with polish. So, the other day, I was stripping the sheets off the bed, and I took one pillowcase and used it to dust the bedroom.
Socks for DustingI had several old socks with holes in them. Darning was not an option. One day I was needing to dust around the TV, stereo, etc., so I grabbed one of them, sprayed on dusting aerosol and put it on like a glove.
Dusting Ceiling FansFor mess free dusting of ceiling fans, simply find an old pillowcase and dampen it. Place it over each blade separately, and slide it off while cleaning each blade.
Clothes Basket When DustingWhen dusting the house, a clothes basket comes in real handy. As you dust, take all of the stuff off the furniture and place it in the clothes basket. After dusting the piece of furniture, wipe off the items and put them back.
Making Mitt Duster From Old ShirtWhen cutting rags, before discarding worn-out flannel shirts and PJs, cut them in such a way that the pocket is in the middle of a square. That way you have a "mitt" duster.
Paintbrush For DustingUse a natural-bristle clean paintbrush to get into difficult cleaning spaces like nooks and crannies. This will make cleaning delicate or small knickknacks much less time-consuming.
Cotton Gloves to Dust in a HurryPut on a pair of cotton gloves to quickly dust that furniture if company suddenly stops by, then shake gloves out doors and throw in washer.
Socks for DustingUse the lonely lost sock from the dryer as a duster. I turn it inside out and spray furniture polish on it then swipe it where ever there is a hint of dust and voila, the dust is on the sock.
Lint Roller for Dusting Lamp ShadesTo clean fabric lamp shades, use a lint roller. Can also be used to clean carpeted stairs.
Old Pillowcases for Dust CoversAs I was organizing my garage last night I saw that my folding chairs were dusty. I had also just put some old pillow cases in a pile for donation. Then it struck me to put the pillow cases over each folded chair. They fit perfectly!
Panty Hose on Vacuum Wand When DustingTo dust knick knacks, jewelry stands, books, and other precious items, I stretch a leg of an old pair of pantyhose over the end of the vacuum cleaner wand, then clean away.
Dryer Sheets for DustingBuy dryer sheets at your local dollar store. Attach them to the end of your broom and will pick up dust, pet hair, misc. Also, use for dusting furniture.
Dealing with DustHere are some dusting tips as recommended by our ThriftyFun community. When you dust, start at the top and work down. A clean paint brush is useful for dusting hard to reach places.
Use Sticky Lint Rollers To Clean Stairs And Lamp ShadesUse a lint roller on carpeted stairs and to dust lamp shades. Use the kind of lint roller that has the pull off sheets. It leaves absolutely no residue and works beautifully.
Furniture Polish For Cleaning Silk PlantsI discovered something a few months ago while doing the weekly cleaning. I love silk plants, but hate the dust they collect.
Felt as a Dusting ClothI had a piece of felt left over from a craft project with felt squares. I was about to put it away when I decided to see how it worked as a dust cloth.
Homemade Duster for CollectionsI have so many collections that need to be dusted and I am constantly misplacing my cloth. I came up with the idea to remove the long strap from a cell phone holder.
Dusting Hard to Reach PlacesCheap paintbrushes are nice to use to dust hard-to-reach spots like between computer keys, creases in lampshades and so on.
Cleaning Re-settled Dust Off MirrorsCleaning the re-settled dust off closet mirror doors. First vacuum well or as I did for my parquet floors, used the long handled Pledge Grab it cleaner...
Cleaning Dust from Silk Flower Swags and WreathsNow some of you may get a real chuckle out of this, but believe me it works so well. I have a lot of silk flower swags and silk flower wreaths.
Dusting With an Air CompressorYou can purchase these at hardware stores, flea markets, etc. we have one and I keep it in my house, plus you can purchase air tanks to use separate. I use a small air compressor for dusting, blowing dust off of curtains etc. I love it.
Dusting Fragile Plants and Knick KnacksTo clean dust on your African violets, artificial flowers, knick-knacks buy a small soft bristle brush and dust with that, It's great for the African violet being that the plant does not like to be touched. The job gets done a lot faster.
Dusting CrystalHate to dust and rewash crystal constantly? Here's a simple way to achieve great results. Wash the item with plain water (if very dirty add vinegar to water). Dry immediately, making sure that the item is spotless.
Dusting Silk or Dried FlowersDust your silk or dried flowers arrangement with a blowdryer set on low. Best done outside.
Reusing Damp TowelAfter I shower, I use my damp towel to dust my bedroom furniture and lamps.
By Peggy Williamson
Dusting Big Screen TVsWith the big screen TVs they have out now, it seems like dust is a magnet on them. To avoid dusting and cleaning the screen almost every day--use a bounce or some kind of fabric softener to eliminate the dust and cut down on how often you need to dust the screen.
Make a Dusting ClothKeep furniture clean with treated cloths that gather dust instead of scattering it. Coat the inside of a small screw-top jar with a few drops of furniture polishing oil or wax; place a clean, lint-free cloth in it. Cover tightly and leave overnight. The cloth will absorb just enough oil or wax to dust and polish at the same time.
