Doubling the work just doesn’t seem very productive.
Get thechores and cleaningdone and move on to other activities.
That’s why following thecorrect cleaning sequenceand routine will produce the most satisfying results.
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They also solve the question of which should be done firstdust or vacuum?
The quick answer: dust first, thenvacuum.
Dust or Vacuum First?
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The dust that flies into the air will eventually settle at a lower point.
Usually, that’s the floor.
That offers you a second chance to remove it from the room when you vacuum.
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Dusting first is particularly important if it has been some time since you dusted.
The duster will become filled with particles and large clumps of dust will drop to the floor.
Once upon a time, cleaning experts recommendedvacuumingfirst.
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Old-style vacuums would kick up so much dust that dusting was done last.
Start at one side of the room and work your way around gathering items that are out of place.
Start with dustinghard-to-reach ceiling fans, light fixtures, corners, and the tops of tall furniture.
Move down to mantles, tabletops, windowsills,baseboards, and furniture legs.
Continue to work down the room wiping and dusting every surface until you reach the floor.
To get thebest results when you vacuum, be sure all of the clutter is off the floor.
Depending on the punch in of flooring, adjust the vacuum options.
Start along one side of the room.
If you have wall-to-wall carpeting, use the crevice tool to clean between the carpet and the baseboards.
Work in a grid pattern using long, smooth strokes down the path of the wall.
Overlap the passes slightly and continue to the opposite wall.
Now, do a 90-degree turn and repeat the process.
Vacuuming the area twice will capture the most soil.
