A feather duster, or another pop in of reusable duster, can be used more than once fordusting.

Cleaning a duster is easy and requires only a few items you probably have on hand.

If you notice thatdust is being left behind, it’s time to clean the duster.

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Agitate the solution with your hand to disperse the soap.

Wash the Duster Head

Submerge the head of the feather duster into the soapy water.

Swish it up and down in the water to remove the soil.

Materials and tools to clean dusters

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This should take about three or four minutes.

Drain the dirty, soapy water.

Rinse the Duster Head

Refill the sink or bucket with clean water.

Feather duster shaked outside to loosen soil

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Swish the duster head in the clean water to rinse.

Avoid pressing or blotting the feathers, as they may become matted.

Instead, hold the handle between the palms of your hands, feathers up, and roll your palms.

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This will spin the feathers so they shed excess water.

Hang the feather duster in a shower or outside away from direct sunlight to drip dry.

Do not use again until the duster is completely dry.

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Create a Cleaning Solution

Fill a sink or bucket with lukewarm water.

Add one tablespoon ofwool washor a gentle soap likeCastileor Ivory Flakes.

Agitate the water with your hand to create a sudsy solution.

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Wash the Wool Duster

Submerge the wool duster head in the soapy water.

Swish it up and down in the solution to loosen the soil.

Rinse the Duster

Drain away the dirty water and refill the sink or bucket with cold water.

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Rinse the wool duster head until no more suds appear.

Gently squeeze out the water.

The glycerin helps restore the natural lanolin oils that have been washed away.

Wool duster shaked outside to remove excess dust

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Hang the duster to air dry completely.

After it has dried, spin the handle between your palms to fluff the wool fibers again.

Swish the duster head in soapy water to remove accumulated soil.

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Electrostatic dusters with removable duster heads can be washed in a washer.

Dry the Duster

Shake away excess water and hang the duster to air-dry.

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Cleaning solution worked through fibers with hands

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Wool duster rinsed with cold water over bucket

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Glycerin poured into hands over wool duster

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Wool duster squeezed with towel to remove excess moisture

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Electrostatic duster skaked outside to remove soil

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Electrostatic duster washed in bucket with water and dishwashing liquid

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Electrostatic duster hung outside to air dry

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