How to get rid of dust from furniture: tips and products

Why is it important to regularly clean dust off furniture?

Regularly cleaning dust off furniture is essential for our health, since dust contains allergens such as mites and pollen that can cause respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma. Regular cleaning also ensures your furniture is kept in good condition, preventing the dust from causing premature damage to the surfaces and shortening its useful life. A dust-free environment means a healthy home and brighter, longer lasting furniture.

How to clean dust off furniture? Recommended products and tips

To efficiently remove dust from furniture, we recommend using microfibre cleaning cloths to trap the dust, and an electrostatic feather duster for higher up areas. On the other hand, a vacuum cleaner with a brush accessory is ideal for corners and upholstery.

• Microfibre cleaning cloth
  This is an excellent choice for removing dust from any piece of furniture. These cloths are designed to trap and retain dust without the need for additional products. Simply wipe over the surface to quickly and effectively get rid of the dust.
• Feather duster
  These dusters are ideal to clean hard to reach places, such as shelves or moulding with relief. Natural feather dusters are particularly good for trapping dust and retaining it without spreading it around the air.
• Vacuum cleaner with brush accessory
  For places where dust tends to build up, such as corners or cracks, vacuum cleaners are the perfect solution. They are particularly useful to get rid of dust from upholstered furniture and textured surfaces.

A good homemade method is to make a solution with white vinegar and water to spray on a cleaning cloth for an antistatic effect. The vinegar cleans and disinfects, and also returns the shine to wooden furniture. Another method is a to make an olive oil and vinegar solution in equal quantities. This mixture creates a protective barrier that not only repels dust, but it also nourishes the wood.

How to avoid dust at home: methods to keep your home clean

• Top-down cleaning. First clean the dust off the higher surfaces and then the lower ones, otherwise the dust will settle on the lower surfaces that have already been cleaned.
• Dust the home regularly. If you clean every week, you will be able to keep your home cleaner for longer, and it will be less of an effort than if you allow dust to build up.
• Vacuum clean once a week. This is one of the most important tasks to get rid of dust. To completely get rid of dust you should vacuum clean weekly.
• Air the home for 5 minutes only. A lot of the dirt that builds up in our homes blows in from outside. Therefore, we should only air the home, room by room, for 5 minutes, to avoid draughts carrying in more dust. You should always do this before cleaning, never afterwards.
• Be careful with blankets, curtains and cushions. These items are focal points for dirt, particularly dust. Therefore, we recommend washing and changing sheets and pillow or cushion cases weekly. Curtains can be washed monthly.