Dust cloth





Every day, a certain amount of dust accumulates on the surfaces in the house. Everyone knows that it needs to be cleaned, but not everyone knows that not every rag is suitable for dust. A hard rag spoils the surface, wet rags badly on lacquered furniture, and a dry rag is simply not able to remove dust. In this article, you will find out which rags are best suited for such cleaning. How to make a universal rag that can not only qualitatively remove dust, but also prevent its appearance.

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Why is dust dangerous?

Dust is solid fine particles of mineral or organic origin. Even in a tightly closed room, more than 12,000 particles settle on surfaces in 14 days. The very ingress of dust into the human body can cause difficulty breathing and coughing. In addition, in a large amount of such garbage, mite-saprophytes are wound up, which leads to great health problems.

Accumulation of dust leads to the following consequences:

• allergic reactions;
• hives;
• chronic bronchitis and asthma;
• itching and scabies.

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What rags are suitable for dusting?

Ordinary rags for dust from old clothes are not able to completely eliminate all plaque and ticks - they leave up to 40% of microparticles.

Synthetic panicles are usually treated with an antistatic solution, which subsequently attracts dust with a double force.

Knowing the relevance of dust control, manufacturers produce specially-designed rags and napkins. They are made from cellulose and microfiber.

The advantages of such materials:

• work in dry and wet form;
• do not leave stains and villi on the treated surfaces;
• carefully work with delicate materials: glass, wood, metal;
• can be used with special tools.

Important! Before purchasing such a dust cloth, check its plasticity. High-quality material should not release particles of garbage back, so it should be stretched 2 times.

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DIY Duster

There are several ways to make dust absorbing dustcloths at home. To do this, you will need time and such materials:

• water;
• lemon oil;
• gauze or soft tissue;
• glycerol.

First prepare the fabric. To do this, follow this instruction:

1. Take a meter of soft cloth or gauze.
2. Cut in half - you get two interchangeable assistants.
3. Fold the material in half.
4. Sew around the edges with a buttonhole stitch.

Important! If you are a craftswoman, sew a mitten from the selected fabric. This form of cloth is easy to handle.

Now this material needs to be treated with special solutions to qualitatively neutralize dust and dust mites.

Method number 1

You will need lemon oil and water. Step-by-step instructions are as follows:

1. In 0.5 l of boiling water add ¼ lemon oil.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Soak a cloth in the resulting solution.
4. Squeeze and dry.

Method number 2

In this case, the rag is treated for dust with water and glycerin in this way:

1. Take 900 ml of glycerin in 900 ml of warm water.
2. Stir the ingredients well.
3. Soak the fabric with the resulting liquid.
4. Dry it.

Important! Such simple tips will help you make high-quality dust cloths yourself. Believe me, they will serve you even much longer than special products from branded manufacturers!

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Useful Tips:

1. In a private house with a fireplace or stove, clean soot in a timely manner.
2. Seal all cracks with sealant to prevent dust from entering the house from the outside.
3. Inspect hoods, ventilation systems, and air ducts regularly for malfunctions.
4. Vacuum the surface more often. Make sure that the device is in good working order and with a clean dust bag.
5. Wet clean every two days.
6. Do a general cleaning three times a month: wipe inaccessible places, books, move cabinets and sofas. Wash walls and baseboards.
7. Wash bedding more often.
8. Knock out pillows, blankets and carpets on the street once a month.
9. Do not litter the home. Get rid of unnecessary things in time.
10. Keep a minimum number of soft toys, bedspreads and carpets in your home.
11. Keep order in cabinets and closets.
12. Clean your pets regularly.
13. Get an air purifier.

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Now you know why you really need a good rag for dust and how to do it yourself. We hope that our article has helped you simplify daily housekeeping.