KEEPING THE HOUSE clean can feel like a monumental challenge, even though some of the toughest jobs are, quite literally, microscopic. 

Keeping dust at bay is easily one of the most trickiest tasks for anyone trying to keep their home in order. If you don’t stay on top of it, it can gather in corners, cover surfaces, and even activate your allergies. 

In this week’s edition of the Allianz Home Magazine, we’re looking at steps you can take to get rid of dust in your home, and even some steps you can take to prevent it building up in the first place. 

Get the right equipment

While you may currently be working with a traditional duster, there are actually better options available for obliterating dust. Using a microfibre cloth will be more likely to catch and trap the dust rather than simply move it around. In case you’re a beginner when it comes to dusting, it’s also much better to use a damp cloth rather than a dry one. 

Find the problem areas

Nobody knows your home better than you do, but spending so much time in your space might mean you overlook some of the spots where dust is most likely to gather. Unfortunately, dust has a nasty habit of multiplying and circulating, which means you really need to check everywhere for it.

Dust can get trapped in heavy fabric, such as curtains, so you could start by giving them a good hoover. Beyond that, you want to check the tops of surfaces that can often go unattended, such as the top of your kitchen shelves, the top of your bedroom wardrobes, and underneath heavy furniture such as beds, sofas and armchairs.

You also want to make sure to check the seals on your windows and doors, because that’s where the dust will be trying to get in.

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Dust early and dust often

Keeping dust at bay doesn’t need to feel like a full-time job, and the best way to stay on top of it is to schedule a weekly dusting. Dusting once a week is 

But ‘dusting’ doesn’t necessarily just mean hoovering, sweeping and scrubbing. Mattresses and bed sheets are leading sources of dust, so keeping your bedsheets clean — either by washing them regularly or giving them a regular once-over with a handheld hoover is essential.

Delegate to the robots

While you may be under the impression that to get a job done right you have to do it yourself, that is not always the case. For a problem like persistent dust, you might be better off looking into a high-tech solution. Dustbusting is a time-consuming job, and hoovering can be hard on the back. One course of action could be to invest in a robotic vacuum cleaner like a Roomba. 

Another one of the best ways to keep dust to a minimum is to set yourself up with a high-quality air purifier. 

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Take preventative measures

One of the main ways dust gets into your house is from being tracked in from the outside world. While it may seem a little pernickety to some, one of the best ways to avoid the spread of dust in your home is to take your shoes off upon entering, and to hang-up non-essential outerwear like jackets and coats up somewhere near the doorway to avoid bringing dust too far into your house.