How To Reduce Dust In Your Home (DUST-PROOFING Hacks!)
Today we’re showing you how to reduce dust in the home, keeping your space cleaner for longer. If you want to dust-proof your house, keep watching!
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How to reduce dust: Clean.
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Keep cleaning all the time...use all suggested methods
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omg so goofy Susan.😜 See u at church #WAP
If only there was another way
I work in a hospital the surfaces are damp dusted daily, the floors are swept and mopped daily. We use an all-purpose cleaner in warm water. Infection control has proven that this is the best solution for dust and it also reduces infections. Dust carries germs obviously.
Thanks for sharing! Great tips.
This is it and you have to do it daily. Truly. If you let it get ahead of you in the least bit, it can become competition that can cause you to lag in the race. If you stay on top of it, you can always lead the race. If you fall behind it can make you feel like you’ll never catch up and like you’re losing the battle. I’m there.😔
Right. Dusting is worst damn cloth cleaning is most effective
You also have thousands of people entering the building daily. In your home, not so many. Daily mopping is not necessary. I mop every Saturday
….I’ve… never actually considered that dust might contain germs
This isn’t a hack. This is “clean yo house”
We hope that the tips were helpful!
@@ExpertHomeTips Air purifier and dehumidifiers are definitely helpful :)
My mum was a super cleaner & she had a live in cleaner , before she died she told me, " dont waste too much time cleaning ". Life is too short , Dust to Dust Ashes to Ashes.
That's a nice way of thinking! That's why we like to make cleaning easier and faster.
Dayuuuum! that's so cool 😮, thanks. God bless her soul.
Phyllis Diller used to say, "you wash the dishes and sweep the floor and 6 months later you have to do it all over again". Or something like that.
So her live in cleaner took many paid days off? Ha ha!
Another item that can be easily overlooked are ceiling fans. The top side of the blades collect a LOT of dust. Be sure to dust them off before you reverse the fan in the Spring/Fall.
Great suggestion!
I remember once seeing slip-on cloth covers for a ceiling fan's blades that were MEANT to collect dust, and could then be pulled off and tossed in the washer. While I'm not certain it was a good idea overall, I couldn't argue with the fact they would effectively collect dust in the air.
@applejacks971 This is exactly why I got rid of all the ceiling fans in my home. 🤧
Yeah I learned that the hard way 😂
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I do literally all of those things and still fight a daily fight with the dust in my 130-year-old house. Old houses are dust traps and seem to produce dust out of their own bricks and woodwork!
To minimise dust in your 130-year-old house, regularly seal cracks and gaps, and use high-quality air filters in your HVAC system. Additionally, maintain a consistent cleaning routine, including dusting with damp cloths or microfibre dusters, and consider investing in a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
Yes. This is true! One apartment I lived in had a stone wall, which was constantly releasing bits of sand and mortar 😵💫
Do you have any bamboo charcoal bags? They help with dust, pollen, pet allergens, bad odors, excess moisture and they help eliminate pathogens and chemicals. Also, a few plants like Ivy, rubber and spider plants can help with dust. I'm sure there's a lot more but those are the only ones I can't think of. Plus they help clean the air and some can also purify the air of chemicals and stuff too.
The sad truth is that there is no easy and comfy way to get rid of dust, especially if you happen to live in a dusty area. Cleaning regularly (and, in this case, regularly means rather frequently) is the only way. No wonder with all the technical advancement of our times, there is still no effective household de-dusting device, a gadget that's designed for this very purpose. Something you just put down somewhere in your home and it collects the airborne dust without you needing to do anything, unlike hoovers and cleaning cloths you have to carry around. And for dust settled on surfaces other than the floor... good luck with that. Dust is an especially tricky bastard.
You're not alone. I live in a fairly new home (circa 1989) and I have the same problem mostly due to a forced hot air heating system. Even being diligent with changing the furnace filter, there's always dust. I think it has hiding places and jumps out at the first opportunity. Never ends!
One thing I do periodically on my door mats and carpets is to hang them and give them a good hosing. Running water takes a lot of the dirt/dust with it. I started doing this because I noticed that no matter how much/often I'd shake the mats they never stopped releasing dust, like they had infinite amounts of it. The first time I hosed down my door mats the water came out of them dark...
That's a brilliant idea!
In the summer, with nice weather, we have been known to take our area rugs outside and use the pressure hose on them. If there are any stains, we treat them with mild soap and water, but really the pressure hose works wonders. Needless to say, we do not do this with expensive rugs. And often, when it comes to those mats we tend to leave at exterior doors to wipe our feet, we generally use them seasonally, buy them cheap and replace regularly.
@@710LENNY good for the planet there. Just wash them!
Throw in a few drops of Dawn dish soap and it helps the water get stuff out faster.
wish I could do that living in a apartment :(
Not wearing outdoor shoes indoor not just keeping dust away, it also keeps germs away. Each of our windows have 2 panes of glass, and the blind is built in between the 2 panes. No dusting of blinds needed, just clean the glass. I like that. ❤️
Good point!
I've pretty much always wanted windows like that. ❤️
The windows’ brand is Pella, in case u r interested in checking it out.
My apartment used to have that.... Then we got new windows... :|
Yeah this is why I don’t own indoor pets. All that in and out they do throughout the day spreads outdoor germs and dirt all over the house. Not to mention all the pet hair and skin flakes that get everywhere. Plus the heartache when a loved pet dies alone is enough for me to not want to go through that again
Frequently doing the dusting, vacuum,sweep,mop routine really improves the situation. Routinely changing all filters for any air handler, if it's a dehumidifier, humidifier, heater, air cooler, air cleaner, ETC greatly improves the situation also.
Great tip!
And make sure the vacuum is also not tossing dust into the air
Swiffer dry cloths work awesome so that dust doesn't just go up in the air with sweeping. I'm doing all these tips everyday.
It's also important to replace your hvac unit's filter every month or so. They collect a lot of dust and will keep it in circulation if it's not changed. Dusty furniture is a sign it's not been changed in a while. Thanks for your video.
Great tip!
Yes every central hearing and air have filters. Buy the premium filters and replace every 3 months especially depending where you live… country, city, pollution , pets inside home etc etc etc
That makes no sense. A dirty filter simply means the airflow will be restricted and make your furnace/ac work harder. It won't make a room dustier. That would only happen if you took the filter out.
My filter is never dirty and my furnace is only 3 years old. We have so much dust and can’t figure out why our filter is not collecting dust. We’ve tried several filters.
The HVAC filter is to protect the HVAC system. I have been told not to put higher than a merv 8 in otherwise it will put a strain on the blower motor.
I'm going to have to disagree with the whole blind vs curtains, slat blinds are extremely time consuming to clean, I clean professionally and slat blinds collect way more dust than slat blinds, curtains are much easier to shake off, or take down to clean, even vacuume, slat blinds are the WORST
i prefer curtains as well. throw them in the washing machine. easy.
Plantation Shutters are the best option. Wide slats. Although curtains can be thrown in the wash I would need to do it monthly in Arizona!
Agree. With curtains, its really a matter of the fabric being used. Blind are a nightmare.
I use cellular blinds and wash them in the bathtub once or twice a year. Squeeze out the water and hang right back up fully extended to dry. Only takes a few hours.
Slat blinds dustier than slat blinds?
Tip: To clean curtains, toss them in your dryer and use the no heat setting. Regarding the humidifier, don't buy one without checking the humidity level first. For my living area, I've often had to run a humidifier into the early summer. I've yet to see the humidity go high enough anywhere but my bathroom to even consider a dehumidifier. Regarding carpets, the first time you pull up a wall-to-wall carpet and the padding underneath it, you'll likely find the desire to remove them all.
Using the no heat setting on the dryer is a safe way to clean curtains, and checking the humidity level before buying a humidifier can prevent problems like mould growth. Removing wall-to-wall carpet and padding can be rewarding, but it's important to take proper precautions like wearing a mask and gloves.
I don’t have a dryer. I hang my clothes outside to dry.
@@caesar7734Do you have seasonal allergies? You might want a dryer or a dehumidifier and hang clothes indoors instead
It really depends on where you live. If you live in Vegas or Arizona, you do need humidifier not dehumidifier. And it’s like being in dry oven and single digit humidity. But in where I live humidity in boiling summer is 90%. People local to the area usually know its humidity levels and it’s not the dust we worry about it’s mold and mildew. In winter it gets super dry. So it’s seasonal as well in where each person lives.
Humidity or relative humidity? I actually don't know the difference
I prefer curtains and to minimize dust I wash once a year or more depending and I will take them down and run them through and air fluff cycle one or two times - removes a ton of dust real easy!
Great suggestion!
I live in the country and curtains accumulate just as much as any of surface. I would prefer a hard surface so then frequent cleaning is easier. Curtains are a bigger inconvenience
My son has a bad dust allergy..i use material for curtains that i wash weekly and have tiled the window sills ..blinds are hard to clean and remind me of renting..boo to blinds!!
Never thought id be looking up a how to dust your house video until i bought a house with a fire place, it seems like the dust will never leave!!!
We hope these tips can help! You could look at having the hole blocked up?
I went from having boiler heat to forced air AND a fireplace.
Close the vent and clean out the fireplace when not in use never use a vacuum cleaner!
If it's your main heating source there's little you can do. Coal fires mean you can dust the room every hour. It's possible to get metal carriers that enclose the ashtray under the grate. That at least let's you take the worst of the dust outside without the wind spreading it. If the fire doesn't have an ashtray you really need one. Shovelling and sweeping ashes produces a lot of dust and coughing. When my coal-fired stove was replaced by a gas boiler I gained 20 minutes every morning and have to do a tenth of the cleaning.
We were finding that dust would reappear within 3 days of vacuuming and dusting. It was frustrating. We then cleaned every square inch such as inside the furnace vents, the basement storage locations, under every piece of furniture, and the tops of all cabinets. Dust problem disappeared. It must have been sneaking out from hidden locations and repopulating central areas. A lot of work. Built ins make a lot of sense given our experience.
Interesting........I'll have to try the under the furniture.
It's great to hear you got it under control!
@@ExpertHomeTips But it needs doing again .. same problem. I find that non-coastal areas tend to be dusty for some reason.
A lot of helpful tips! Thanks! I just moved out of my parents home and suddenly the floor is so dusty, so I was just looking for some helpful hints on things I could be overlooking as someone who is not used to dusting. I got even more advice than I was hoping to get.
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're glad we could help.
Yeah no, that's because your parents would clean the house and apparently you thought it was magic
@@reachammadno need to bash the person, they're clearly young and not yet experienced but willing to learn and improve since they're watching this video, and that's what matters. Mastery and understanding will come with training and experience.
What did you do to find a cheap house
Depending on the type and size of your windows- I have sash style windows that have an opening that fits a furnace air filter quite nicely. The window can be opened the filter set into the track and the window closed down to the filter. Filters come in many different sizes and configurations and small gaps can be taken up with a bit of cut to fit foam.
Thanks for sharing that idea!
Brilliant and simple
Clutter is the reason I'm watching this in the first place. I want lots of stuff to be displayed and also reduce the amount of dust in the air to settle down on my stuff
That's a great idea!
Maybe consider displaying your collections in glass cabinets, so you only have to dust the cabinets and your items are protected from dust and breakage as well?
I am a dust expert. I think the sheets and the comforters on the bed or the biggest collectors of dust should take them outside and shake them once a week. If you notice your nightstands they have dust on them because when you pick up the covers to put them over you dust goes flying.
Yes, that's a really good point!
So what is the best sheet to use and duvet inner ?
We have this problem, our bedrooms the worst but now that we’ve noticed it when the sun is shining in our room, we are aware dust comes out of all our clothes as well. The majority of our dust comes from clothes and bedding. No matter how clean they are, if we shake them small dust particles you can see in the light. Is this normal? Or is our washing machine or something making it worse? Ive shaken new clothes straight from the store and see it, but maybe not as bad as after we wash the items.
I put on an N-95 mask, protective goggles, remove the animals from the area and use a freakin' leaf blower. I leave the house, let the dust settle and the vacuuming begins. Remember the viruses and bacteria that lurk in dust. I use that damn leaf blower on everything including the back of the refrigerator, the blower motor in the basement to remove dust from wiring. At the same time I check the condition of the wiring. The back of the dryer & washer. Underneath the stacked dryer & washer which no one can get to properly. Anything of light weight or very valuable is moved out of the way. This thing will blow the house down. I have no dust.
Interesting idea!
😂😂😂 Cool
Very smart Lady!
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fucking legend 😂
Another tip, empty the vacuum cleaner after you finish vacuuming. Then, clean the canister filter, and brush from time to time; they're fully washable as long as they're allowed to fully dry. Oh, and mattresses can be vacuumed if needed or sealed with a hypoallergenic cover. If you do keep carpet, owning a carpet cleaner with a furniture attachment is a must. Also, wipe down walls and ceilings, they collect dust, too. I find that a swiffer with a slightly damp washcloth does wonders, if these surfaces are smooth.
They likely never read the manual for that model vac, because they let it fill up into the cyclone separator. I have one in the same model series, and that's more than 4cm past where it should be emptied. Looking at that part of this video was like 🤦♂ even if the rest was good.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
We have wood floors through out the entire house except tile in the wet areas. I use area rugs in our bedrooms and the living room only, all other rooms are plain floors (could never understand carpet or rugs under a dining table as food and drink spills occur especially with children). I incorporate all your tips and they make a BIG difference not only in dust but keeps the air fresh in the house. Our air purifiers are close to being replaced, we have been saving for higher quality ones for a bit) as we keep small ones in all the bedrooms and a large one in our living room, family room and laundry room.
Thanks for the lovely feedback!
Great vid! I can add a few new ones, some of them are about more hidden root causes … 1. Clean out your fireplace of any ash. Even the slightest draft will send clouds of fine residual ash particles into the air, even if the damper and fireplace doors are closed, especially if you have a fan on. 2. Forgo all window treatments except maybe roller shades or vertical blinds which can be rolled up most of the day or don’t collect much dust in the first place. 3. Always use chemical, wet, or microfiber dustcloths. Never use a feather duster - they just send dust airborne! 4. Put all laundry away, don’t let it sit in baskets. 5. Really limit the spaces your pets (esp. birds) have access to. 6. Close interior doors. It can help isolate the problem rooms that need the most attention. 7. When dusting or hose vacuuming, start with any AC or forced air ducts in the ceiling or high on the walls. Wait 10 minutes for any freed and uncaptured dust to settle. Then vacuum the next lower tier and wait 10 minutes. Repeat with every tier until you’re doing the floor. 8. If you’ve done all this vid says plus mine, too, and you still have inexplicable levels of dust, consider wet-wiping the ceilings and walls - many modern paints emit fine particles as they age.
thank you for that no 8! I have a lot more fine dust in a smaller (more dry) room, that has some... like fabric softener/powder laundry detergent smell (while I'm not using either of those) puzzling, but what you said makes so much sense.
@@aleksandra... Very interesting. I googled the subject, and I’m reading Febreeze and especially oil-based air fresheners leave residue wherever they’re used. The fix is the same as for nicotine on ceilings and walls (and take as much work to remove)!
Wonderful tips! Thank you for sharing.
These are great! If you can’t change window treatments, wash curtains regularly, and use tongs with old socks to dust blinds! 😂
This year we invested into an electrical mop (vacuum that has a water tank and sweeps the floors while vacuuming". I love that thing! We have ferrets who rumage behind dusty furniture and basically act like little dusters, and of course, little bits of kibble and cat litter go everywhere. Our broom was always filthy from dusting all of that up before sweeping, and it just felt like mushing the dirt around. This electrical Mopp does both at once, and I am always amazed how much filth I take out when I clean the dirty water tank. Our floors have been considerably cleaner since, and I clean up more often because it's kinda fun. Only downside was the high price, and maintenance can be annoying.
That sounds amazing!
What brand
I second the question of brand; make/model.
@@sam12587 The Brand is tineco. We have Model floor one s3. I think if id buy one again I would choose the s5 though. Its more expensive but you have a bigger water tank and the brush geht's closer to the wall. With the s3 there is always a little area up to the wall the mopp cant reach
I want to know what brand of vac/mop you use as well please.❤
This I have learned - NEVER “dust” using a damp cloth! You’ll just drive that dirt into the surface you are trying to clean….and this is particularly true of wood surfaces like trim, which often has a slightly rough surface. Word!!
But it's not a problem on smooth surfaces!
Thanks for the advice. I didn't realize this until now. I found it especially true for book covers. I'm cleaning them with a dry microfiber cloth now.
Carpet hides dust so it looks cleaner. I put luxury vinyl planks last year and notice dust and hair easily. It forces me to clean my floor more often.
It depends if you want your floors to BE clean or LOOK clean! It might be a pain to keep up with, but you can rest assured that your vinyl flooring is probably much cleaner than a carpet would be.
Best changes i made was sealing the ceiling gaps and cracks (so much dust would come in from the roof/attic area), if you able to be sure to vaccum that attic area. we use our vacuum outside with long hoses thru the window (if you have money buy a good vaccum which doesnt blow dust back around as you are using it, but for me, simply using the vacuum outside thru the window made a big difference. You could also use mesh to block dust getting in thru open windows, you still have some air flow without the dust. Laundry dryer machines produce a lot of dust, be sure to clean the filters often or use a fan to blow air out a window when using this machine. keeping your garden area watered and make sure there are no open sandy areas. avoid leafblowers, they not only increase dust but are actually harmful in that they are lifting heavy metals and bacterias from the ground and blowing them around (they should actually be banned)
Good ideas!
Forgot an obvious, the a/c furnace filter should be frequently changed.
That's a very good suggestion! They aren't too common in the UK, which is where we are based.
Or vacuumed monthly outside of house and returned to furnace.
Also what makes a big difference is to vacuum or change your furnace filters,we have a furnace that my hubby vacuum 's once a month, this is especially good for those that have allergies or asthma.
We've not heard of this, but a great idea!
I have a lot of dust. Wood floors throughout too. I bought an nice air filter to help, but I think it's not really making a big difference. I think it has to do with our dryer, covering laundry for a family, so it may be something to consider. My outlet piping looks secure though.. I have been dumping the lint out in a trash can away from the laundry room, and when the sun is shining on that area, I can see lint particles fly away like a swarm of locust lol.
It could be! Dust can also be more obvious with wood floors, sadly.
You should get your air ducts cleaned for your air conditioner and dryer exhaust. Itll reduce fire risks but help allergens
Don't open your windows...😢
I put mattress and pillow protectors on all my, well, mattresses and pillows. Not just the ones that cover the top, encasements that zip. That way dust can't get deep into the mattresses/pillows and it keeps any dust there already contained until I can afford to buy new ones.
That's a brilliant suggestion!
@@ExpertHomeTips Thank you! 😊
Can confirm a dehumidifier is brilliant and really does work. 👍
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Another tip is to dust surfaces using a damp microfiber cloth and regularly rinse and wring out as you clean. This catches dust rather than spreading it around.
Lovely idea!
I got lucky one day and saw $1.00 canisters of pop up sanitizer towels...yea I bought a bunch, and now I am spoiled. I have 7 indoor/outdoor cats that think it's all theirs......it kind of is:) I feed them in the morning and use these towels to clean all surfaces....easy peesy. Wipe down everything, and if they left me a present or hacked up a hairball, wipe & toss......I think I got spoiled......
I have noticed that dusting flings a lot of dust. I use a handheld vacuum with different attachments to dust different items. And be sure to empty the canister and clean/replace the filter on your vacuum as recommended! I do it outside and downwind of me and the house. I am pretty sensitive to dust, so I’ll even wear a mask if I am cleaning an area that was really bad.
Lovely tip!
I started doing this too. I mean using a vacuun for collecting dust. After it I go over it with a wet cloth.
Good advices actually. Sorry for anyone who was looking for a magical solution. Myself included. Cleaning and i would say cleaning regularly is rhe only solution. Thank you for the video. It was helpful for me ❤
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Omg thank you so much I was always cleaning my dishes with my mops and brushes, who would've know you could clean the floor with it, am sure even the company which made the brushes didn't know what they ware even making, thank you for such an extremely helpful life hack
You're so welcome!
Ha ha I was here to see some hacks but we indian do it in almost daily dusting Actually we do much more We wash doormats bedsheets every week Curtain every six months Ceiling fans tubelight ac filters every month And broom n mop are our daily companion
That's really interesting, Ripal! Thank you for sharing.
Diwali cleaning. 💥
came here to get some new tips and had exactly the same thoughts.
Ha ha I have an indian young couple as tenants and I was shocked at how dirty the appartment was.
This video was so satisfying and pertinent, gonna use these in my life for SURE, thank you for sharing!!!!
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We moved from a flat with all wood floors to a house with carpets in all areas except bathrooms and kitchen In the flat dust and hair would fly around and look awful, although the same amount of dust and hair would be in the carpet it’s far less obvious. I think the real issue is just to hoover more regularly, I certainly wouldn’t get hard flooring again
Thanks for sharing your perspective! Worth considering.
I agree. Carpet at least traps the dirt until you're ready to clean it. As long as you actually ARE cleaning it regularly, it shouldn't cause or create any more dust than tile.
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. thank you!
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If you are sensitive to dust then this video misses the point entirely and these notes are for you: I have a strong dust sensitivity and I find that using a vacuum cleaner or a sweeping brush can spread the dust, depending on your type of vacuum. Also, keep in mind the question, Where do I want to remove the dust from - the air or the surfaces or both and which is the highest priority? I need to keep it out of my lungs. NO Sweeping, NO Vacuum, I use an Air Steriliser as it kills mould spore, bacteria, dust mite, virus, yeast spores and gives lovely clean air. A filter removes them from the air and stores them in the filter which needs to be cleaned - I can smell the dust - who will change or clean the filter for you, so you don't breathe it in. For rugs on a hard floor, pick them up gently and place them outdoors in the sunshine, get the sun on the underside too - this will remove any smell of dust, kill all organisms in the rug. NOW you are safe to shake it to remove dust. I do an hour of sun on each side - try this, it is amasing. I also use a Flat mop to lift dust - then wash. An electrostatic duster for furniture and skirting boards, etc. Starting at the top of the room, as you said, is the only place to start. Certain fabrics protect us from dust mite and other organisms. I have a silk pillowcase which is excellent. Also merino wool next to your skin and for blankets and throws, are difficult for dust mites and other organisms to live in because they stay dry. I have no problems in my bedroom unless I forget to clean under the bed to remove dust. I always place a wool blanket on top of my mattress, before the mattress protector as it is easy to wash. Okay you are not that degree of a specialist in cleaning as you only need it to look dust free and your tips will do that. The point I am trying to make is that we can have our home looking clean or we can have it properly clean. Perhaps consider making a video for folk with dust and mould allergies. I'm in Scotland where the air is usually moist and sunshine can be a rare event some weeks, which is good for the survival of mites and spores but I manage from applying these tips.
These are some fantastic tips! Thank you so much for sharing.
I have a high sensitivity to dust as well. My husband thinks im crazy when I tell him I can smell dust. Glad im not the only one out there.
Thanks for the tip about putting the rugs in the sun before shaking them👍
I am not sensitiv to dust but I am sensitive vaccuming all the time. As you said it always comes with the effect of moving the dust around. I also noticed instant changes after bringing in and folding the laundry. Thank you very much for your valuble private trial.
Great information but I have wood floors and I tried stream to get them clean, Swifter, I have to change pads for the living room at least five times because all the dust, it seems like every other day, I can't get them clean 🙆 maybe a humidifier will help? I just changed the bedding yesterday and under the bed there were tons of dust. I'm wondering it's from this company in the back of my house, they move rocks Monday through Friday can that be the problem? But the windows aren't opened. This is driving me crazy!!
Thank you for this great video. I can proudly say that I already put in practice the vast majority of tips. Daily vacuum and not entering the house with shoes on are most important for me and more on the eye of keeping the house clean on daily basis. (Especially if you also have lots of inside pets as I do 😅😊) Btw the air purifier also helps a lot with the bad odors. I work at my office with my 5 dogs around and the purifier helps a lot to keep the air odorless 😜 The curtains- the cloth ones are way easier to pull down, wash in the washing machine and hang up again and they look way more cozier and elegant in the home.
You're a pro!
Spoiler alert - just because a vacuum advertises a HEPA filter - does not mean all the air is being filtered through it. It simply means the filter itself is capable of achieving that level of filtration - it does not guarantee the appliance using it is SEALED and actually delivering that capability under application. Think placing a HEPA filter 6 inches away from a fan thats sucking in air to filter. Yes, the air passing through the filter is being filtered to HEPA levels, but all the air that can just go around the filter obviously is not. Yet - you’d still be able to advertise “uses HEPA filter” on the box despite the fact its clearly not delivering HEPA level filtration on ALL the air.
That's really interesting - thanks for sharing!
Hi, what would you recommend please? I'm such a mess with these things and have ocd and live in the middle of a huge city park. It's insects and dust until the end of my days 😩
@@itsmetheinterrupter when i was shopping for a new vacuum i settled on a Miele upright. They have a sealed system, premium bags and replaceable charcoal filters to help deal with any odors that comes with having pets in the house. It's not a light vacuum, but offers everything I wanted.
@@kctyphoon How are you liking your Miele and which one did you end up buying? Thank you!
@@staceys1870 I have an upright model, and I believe it's called the Jazz. At the time there were 3 models with the cat and dog model being the highest with upgraded filters, the small air power brush for the wand, and lights on the front of the machine. I upgraded the filters on my base model to the better ones when I needed to change them. I bought the air powered brush for the wand online, which I dont ever use cause it doesnt work very well. Looking back I do wish I bought a model with lights on the front, cause it makes spotting pet hair much easier. I've probably had this vac for 10 years if I had to guess, and I'm still very happy with it. The bags and filters can be expensive, but they keep the vac from developing bad smells and for me it's worth it. I have a shark, an oreck, and had a kirby too, but in my opinion the Miele is better and I'm not going back to bagless for a main vac. I also have that newer cordless/bagless wyze vac which is good as a supplemental tool but will never replace my Meile. I've had zero problems with the Meile other than having to clean a clog on the head once or twice. The variable suction control also comes in handy doing curtains and small carpeted mats by my front door. It's not a light vac, but not overly heavy and is built very well. It also doesnt tip over when using the accessory wand with attacments like the Shark model I have (newer shark models may be different). I have no complaints. It fits what I need from a vac.
I have 7 birds in an open room, thankfully with laminate flooring. I find it amazing how much more dust there is throughout the rest of the house. Vacuuming daily in the bird room really helps, and it's easy to damp mop there. I use a damp paintbrush (with some cleaner in the water) throughout the home. You can dust at light speed before vacuuming lol. It's a game changer.
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing.
We have been doing all these in India except bringing in air purifier or dehumidifier. Thank you very much for that tip 👍
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Here's a tip to go along with keeping shoes by the door. I cannot go barefoot anymore due to severe plantar fasciitis. So, I keep slip on "indoor" shoes next to the door.
Great idea!
My mom taught me very well, thank you !❣️😊
That's lovely!
What can i say, simply, THANK YOU!
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I add one, If you are considering buying furniture considering buying cabinets maybe with glass panels so, you don't need to un dust all the staff that you have inside. If you have small tables/ shelfs instead you can consider to use the biscuit boxes, the ones I kept have an arabesque slightly embossed on top, enough to be visible but flat enough to clean it completely with a single wipe.
Lovely ideas!
Your heating and cooling system incorporates the most powerful filtration system in your house, use quality filters, keep your ducts clean and if possible use electrostatic tech with re-usable filters. The system is particularly efficient in removing airborne dust when you are vaccuming or dusting so run the blower manually when cleaning.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks I am learning all this
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Yeah, I live in a house with a dirt road out front that perfectly aligns with the northwesterly winds. I have no fly screens or anything else on my windows. I choose not to have curtains, blinds etc because I live in the middle of acreage with no overlooking neighbours. However, I do get a lot of dust all over. I am not a minimalist and never will be so, I learn to live with it, "spring" cleaning a couple of times a year.
My dream home would have integrated blinds within a double pane window.
Sometimes it's the only way!
Same here. Living on gravel road is a losing battle. Just keep the windows closed and some air moving through the AC or furnace filter.
After living in an old wooden house in a rural area in the middle of nowhere, I had the impression it was much cleaner there than the "modern" concrete houses I lived in big cities? Not sure if it's just my impression, but there was never mold, barely any dust to clean, wooden floors were SO NICE too... I don't know man... sometimes I think this "modern" life is not modern at all
I also live on a dirt road then behind my house there's a company that moves rock's Mon - Fri and I can't keep up with this dust, I'm constantly using a swifter and a steam cleaner.
There is absolutely no reason to replace bedding every year. That is wasteful. As long as they are washed it's not needed
Washing bedding is another option! You may need to dry clean it if your machine isn't big enough.
I vacuum the mattresses while washing bedding. Really helps, disgusting at times but makes it better.
I agree. If you periodically hang bedding in the sun outdoors, between washes, it will keep dust mites and spores at a much lower level as the sun kills them.
@@Sorchia56 a wool, not manmade, blanket over the mattress, then a mattress protector, then your sheet and other bedding will keep the mattress very clean. Still vacuum the mattress of course and wash the blanket and bedding. Hang in sunshine if possible to kill Everything. Assuming that that is possible for you. If the mattress becomes smelly put it in the sunshine too. Might need a strong man.
Go to the laundromat. Big washer and dryers. U don't have to replace everything.
They say to switch to blinds, but if you have small children (or pets), curtains are so much better. They won't get broken easily and you can throw them in the washer when they get coated with finger/nose prints.
That's a good point!
Outstanding information! Thanks 😊
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Such a helpfu; video, thank you so much! Im ready to clean!
You are so welcome!
Good tips YES always dust/clean top to bottom.Don't forget baseboards.
Great tip!
I never dust and have Wood burner which creates untold amounts of dust/fine ash. When I see dust build up I use a damp cloth and rinse it out. Can’t see the point of flicking dust in the air to just settle again. I also open windows at both ends of the house to get rid of humidity. Drapes get a vacuum and a wash every year and I bought an expensive vacuum cleaner that has many filters and a great suction.
Thanks for sharing.
In Florida you get a lot of sand, you have some very good tips. First thing I did when I moved into my house was take out all the carpets. I have the smallest indoor/outdoor area rugs so I can take outside and hose down/wash, hang on my fence to dry. Inside/outside the door mats perfect, yard shoes/clogs by each entrance I can step out of as I come in........and vacuum, vacuum, vacuum......especially if you have ceiling fans....hey it's Florida;)
Thanks for sharing!
The best vacuum for cleaning are Rain bow vacuum because the base holds water, which catches the dust and dirt because the water is you're filter. Where as using a vacuum that has filters looks like it is cleaning,but the filter gets dirty fast,thus you don't have the suction power and it then just blows dust back into the air
Sounds great!
Where do I get a rain bow vacuum please please let me know
I used a rainbow vacuum for about a year. It does a good job, but you must thoroughly clean the unit after every use, and let all parts air dry. Also the water makes it very heavy, and service is very expensive.
Haven't heard of the rainbow vac in years. Yup, they are good at collecting dust but they are messy too. Their biggest drawback was the motor and housing is made of aluminum, which water shortens the life. Sister had one, it was a l9ve/hate thing. She was shopping yuck water when emptying. Great at not putting dust back in the air tho. Didn't know they still made them.
thats a lot of work.... continues sleeping
🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀 it's 5:00 am and I'm still watching KZhead shorts smh. I want to sleep, but I must continue watching cleaning videos lol I'm obsessed!
My curtains go in the dryer once a month, but are vacuumed once a week. I also vacuum all lampshades when dusting and then vacuuming. If you don’t do this, give your lampshades a (and don’t forget to dust the bulbs as well) a good tap and watch that dust fly! None of this takes very long at all. We move large appliances, refrigerator, washer, dryer and stove, once a month to give a good good cleaning as well. Vacuuming and cleaning the frig coils make it last longer.
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@@ExpertHomeTips Thank YOU for your tips!
I'm not moving heavy fridges, washing machines etc at my age ! lol
@@adrianpolley9419 I’m in my 50’s and find it a bit rigorous sometimes. My back even says ‘not today nutter’. I put those move pads under them and they just glide right out. My hubby looked at them and shook his head but didn’t say a word! 😂😂
Thank you for very common sense tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow people are very passionate about their cleaning 😊
We are!
I thought you are not going to mention vacuuming daily which you placed in number 5. For me it is number 1 as I've learned that it reduces overall dust throughout the house. It takes a while for dust build-up on furniture or surfaces. We don't have to clean the dust filters of air-conditioners as often. My room AC's dust filter has not been cleaned for almost two years or maybe as long since I bought an air purifier for my room. I don't think I need to do better or upgrade from our setup as being too clean makes one too sensitive to dust which is present outdoors. Sweeping should be done if truly needed. you only do sweeping for debris that are not suitable for vacuuming like dense or wet or oily objects.
That's right! Vacuuming daily can significantly reduce dust throughout the house, making other cleaning tasks, like air-conditioner filter maintenance, less frequent. Balancing your cleaning routineessentialtant to avoid excessive sensitivity to dust, and sweeping should be reserved for debris that can't be easily vacuumed.
Thank you! Try living in farmland by the sea where fires are burning every summer. Dust is hell😱
That sounds frustrating!
Best to run the centralized AC or heat (or just the fan itself) often and change their filters on time
Changing the filters is a great suggestion!
Excellent video. The only thing I would add is indoor high oxygen releasing plants and when dusting, use a vacuum wand with upholstery attatchment.
Great tip!
I bought an air purifier :) I vacuume every so often in my bedroom it’s soooo dusty Do u use a damp microfibre cloth or dry one
We hope the air purifier helps! I would suggest a damp microfibre, but both will work.
Endust spray works just about everywhere.
I always run a dust mop before vacuuming since hair will really clog it up. Sweep Persian rugs with the grain; it amazing how much hair will get caught on them.
Hair gets everywhere!
Vacuum dusty surfaces first then wipe to reduce dust in the air which will settle. To wipe I use used dryer sheets to do a quick wipe then (if deep cleaning) use a moist cloth.
Sounds great!
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I have noticed a huge decrease in dust since using my robot vac, daily and decluttering!
We're jealous! Robot vacs look amazing.
I prefer plastic rubber floors with a slight grip that LOOK like wooden floors. The beauty without the maintenance associated with it. I can use disinfectant and mop.
That's a great idea!
I bought a reasonably priced vaccuum robot and i love it.
That's a great idea!
Which one did you purchase?
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
I don't dust individual Venetian blind slats one at a a time. I just close the slats tightly and run an artificial duster tpo to bottom, then I turn the slats the opposite way and do the same thing. If U do it often they never get dusty, and it only takes a couple minutes.
Great idea!
I love my life proof waterproof vinyl flooring.
Vinyl flooring is great!
So, not much dust because of the flooring? I have carpet, needs to be replaced, but I like going barefoot. I think I would miss carpet. But house does seem more dusty. I understand 'get rugs.' but sometimes I think it is a shame to cover up nice flooring; otherwise I would have gotten carpet. Ho hum.....
Guess I was looking for how to prevent dust getting into a home, not cleaning it up. All the protocols she mentioned are being followed but we have layers of new dust daily on Everything. I think it was why previous owner sold the home. Its like dust is being sucked into the home then sent out through the air registers. Which are on the ceiling and surrounded by dark brown dust.
Our tips are mostly to help manage and minimise dust. To prevent dust from infiltrating your home, seal windows and doors, upgrade to HEPA air filters, and regularly clean air vents. Consider using air purifiers and minimising clutter to further reduce dust accumulation.
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We're so glad to hear it!
I'm an expert by these recommendations....but it's still on on-going battle with dust.
It sadly is!
Beyond outstanding. You haven’t missed a thing!!
Thanks, Norma!
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I have an old home with large floor return grates I add furnace filters under the grates to catch the dust, dirt and animal hair and change them out about every month I cant believe how much they trap. I also have made one area into where the animals are fed along with that area have 1 mat in front of the back door and the other going into the kitchen.
Regularly changing out furnace filters and using mats in high traffic areas can help improve indoor air quality and prevent dirt and debris from being tracked throughout the home. Consider having your HVAC system professionally serviced for further improvement.
Also, wash the cloth shower curtain!!! Dust lampshades!!!
Great suggestion!
Carpet is much better than flooring. It does hold dust and that's just it. It HOLDS it until you vacuum. Dust on floors flies about with every movement.
It can also trap dust, which can make allergies worse. It depends how good your vacuum cleaner is, really!
Carpet is full of toxic chemicals that are constantly being emitted into your air space. No they are not better. They are far worse, harboring a plethora of constant poisons into your home. Plenty of research out there on the topic.
@@kricketkitty I am aware however, the subject is dust not toxins.
I suppose all vinyl fake wood planks and roller blinds are fine if you have a major dust allergy. However where I live it can get damp and chilly, so low pile carpets and floor length curtains are much more comfortable if you vacuum regularly. Dust is part of living indoors.
Anything that disturbs the carpet fibers (just as walking) releases that dust back into the air. Hard flooring can be completely cleaned. Wall to wall carpeting cannot (even with a carpet shampooer). Pull up wall-to-wall carpeting and the padding underneath after several years and it will be an educational experience.
Changing furnace filters is a must, but periodic professional cleaning of the entire ductwork system connected to heat/cool vents and the exhaust vents must also be done...epecially when there are pets and carpets. Look at some of the KZhead rug cleaners to guess what is in yours. Our Shark vac gets cleaned with Clorox wipes, hair/ threads removed from bottom, and the two filters layers removed and washed. As well, remember to keep the fridge bottom and back cleaned, including any exterior coils.
Also, we use individual 4x12 *filters at floor vents. Keeps dust and debris trapped, from sweeping, floor traffic. Try PF Purafilters at Lowe's, about $5 a dozen. And be aware of pet bird and cage debris in the air you breathe.
Great point!
Im a duster expert😊😊. I do everything mention in this video and to add I dust under my recliners as well bc dust builds up on the railing to help prevent spiders bc dust can attract them.
Thanks for sharing! Spiders are not drawn to dust specifically, but they may be found in dusty areas because dust can provide hiding places and potential prey. Maintaining a clean, clutter-free home and sealing openings can help reduce the presence of spiders.
Can you share what type of air filter you have and what type of vacuum cleaner you use?
Good video.It's very less dust in compare to dust in India 😊 we broom ...mop ...dust with cloth everything in our house daily. We try to avoid white furniture and white fabrics . I thought western countries don't have dust problem.
Yes, we have heard it's like that! Must be very difficult.
When changing your sheets I take a pillow case and use it to dust the ceiling fans shaking them outside and then immediately put them in the washer. Your welcome
Fantastic tip!
I do everything mentioned but not damp mop, even got a EUFY Robovac so my home can be vacuumed daily.
We're so jealous!
Is the EUFY a Hepa one? I am new at all of this! Thank you!!
I just use washable curtains over pull-down shades. I throw the curtains into the wash weekly and wipe down the shades with a damp cloth. My neighbor takes her blinds down and just turns the hose on them outside. So far, so good. You had good basic tips. And don't forget to change those filters in your A/C, heater, air purifier, and vacuum.
Sounds great - thanks for sharing!
i live in my university’s dorms and my room is literally so dusty here. i’ve been here for like a month and i’ve had to clean up dust multiple times a week. it’s so gross :( i have a fan and it collects a lot of dust too, i have to wipe it every other day lol
We're sorry to hear that! Hopefully some of these tips will help.
@@ExpertHomeTips Hi can I get some tips to keep my computer setup dust proof
@@furyuseskogetsu_ Buy a small room purifer. They clean the air, and vacuum every day. It's not such a big job if you do it often. When I was a young housewife back in the early '70s, I vacuumed my entire house EVERYDAY! All of us did! We cleaned our house everyday, top to bottom, cooked 3 meals (from scratch) a day, and took care of three babies. Most of us did not have a weight gain problem.
@@AKHWJ3ST im 13 I can't buy it now yk?
@@furyuseskogetsu_ Get a (handheld) car vacuum for your computer setup. It's pretty affordable compared to a room purifier. Why a car vacuum instead of say a computer vacuum? Computer vacuums only pick up small dirt and has very little space inside, a car vacuum (12000PA) would be enough to pick up hairs and have decent space to clean computer areas and somewhat more. Computer vacuums are only sufficient if you're using a laptop and have very short hair. Otherwise, use a microfiber cloth (not damp on sensitive areas, damp on table or computer shell) but never use that inside the computer! You have to use a computer cleaning kit for that, it comes with a dust blower for hands, a brush, q-tips, a much better microfiber cloth than in dollar stores, and a cleaning fluid. I just use the dust blower most of the time on sensitive areas and wipe it when the dust settles on non-sensitive parts. Oh and clean the computer filter too. You should do this like every 1 year to 6 months.
Listen to a podcast/audiobook/fave music while dusting. That way it's less of a chore.
Fantastic suggestion!
I have curtains. It's a sliding one. It's easy to get it off and throw it into the washer. Collects dust really nicely.
That's great!
@@ExpertHomeTips Ye! :D Thanks.
Have the same series of Shark vacuum (albeit a North American model, but it's something in the 65x or 72x model range which all have the same modular parts that are interchangable), and you're not supposed to let the canister get that full. So another tip is to empty the vac before it gets to the indicated "full" level. The reason for that is when you go past that a lot more dirt goes into the vacuum's filter instead of staying in the canister because of how the cyclonic separator on a bagless vac is supposed to work. And speaking of the filters, clean those out when they look dirty. The schedule on the manual would rather you just have that junk go into the motor instead of having a vacuum that lasts more than 10 years. Make sure to clean/rinse by hand and air dry and never operate without the filters or while filters are still damp from cleaning. Last tip is to never empty a bagless vacuum indoors, always take it to some outdoor bin for emptying otherwise you're spreading all that crap right back in your house. Outside of that, cheap home air filters can be made from disposable furnace filter and a box fan - which sometimes works just as well as a more expensive dedicated filtering unit. It sounds crazy, but may be worth it if it can do the job at 1/10 the price.
Thank you for pointing out this oversight! As with any maintenance or air quality improvement measures, it's essential to assess your individual situation and consult with professionals if necessary.
Less ppl, less dust. Most dust are skin cells & fabric dust. I work with older ppl who live alone in a big house, hardly any dust. Need to dust once a week or so. My home, - 3 ppl plus a cat - there is just no end to the dust supply!!!! I would have to wipe down even the bathroom counters twice a day to get them dustfree. I have given up. I can't keep up Back in my native country, most dust comes from unpaved roads but it's different here.
Great point! Not to mention, pets are some of the worst offenders for increased dust in the home.
2 dogs and 1 cat along with my adult daughter, husband and myself. I change my air filter 1 x a month, running 2 hepa air filters. I hate 2 dust. Use a dryer sheet and cut yourself some slack.
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I own a carpet washer, does that help clean dust out of carpets? Also if you are thinking about owning a carpet washer, go for it. Pays for itself, especially if you have a big house. If you don’t want to invest in one, you can always rent one as well. Also most machines can clean upholstery which can help remove dust I assume.
We're sure it would help! Great suggestion.
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