Fortunately, it’s easy to adjust yourdusting habits for a better clean.
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Jade Piperis the operations manager at BetterCleans.
“Dust falls everywhere,” says Jade Piper, the operations manager at BetterCleans.
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“You want to start from the top and work your way down.”
This will help you avoid cleaning different areas of your home twice.
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The same is true of larger possessions like sofas and dressers.
When it comes to this particular chore, patience is essential for an effective clean.
“What really works is taking your time,” Piper says.
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“You might be swiping fast, but youre not getting the dust thats deeply settled.”
“Dust doesnt just stay on tables and shelves,” Piper says.
The problem with thesedusting toolsis they don’t pick up dust well, if at all.
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Instead, they just float dust from one surface to another.
Dusting in Poor Lighting
Dusting is not the most complicated cleaning method.
That said, another easy dusting mistake to correct is dusting in low light.
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“Without proper lighting, youre just guessing where the dust might be hiding,” Piper says.
“Good lighting makes all the difference.”
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