We all want our apartment to be clean and tidy. Therefore, the housewives often face the question of how to wipe the dust so that it sits less. Folk remedies can help here, involving the use of improvised ingredients available in every home. They will not only effectively remove dirt, but also maintain cleanliness for as long as possible, saving your time and energy.
Removing dust from an apartment is not only for aesthetic purposes, it has an extremely beneficial effect on the health of all residents. Dust particles, getting into the respiratory tract, cause their irritation, inflammation and contribute to the development of allergies. Therefore, timely cleaning is especially important for allergy sufferers and people suffering from bronchopulmonary diseases.
Methods for reducing dust on surfaces
You can reduce the amount of accumulated dust by getting rid of things that can attract small particles. To permanently remove dust, you first need to get rid of the things that attract it. Instead of curtains, you can install blinds, and put parquet instead of a carpet. It will not spoil the aesthetics of the room, but rather make the room more attractive. The chandelier should be ordinary, without pendants, and books should be kept behind glass.
In addition, woolen clothes and soft toys also accumulate dust in large quantities. All this can be simply vacuumed, the technique quickly and completely removes dust from things. The method of knocking out such a result will not give. You can beat the beater on the carpet all day, but there will still be dust in it.
Blankets, mattresses and pillows should be ventilated and preferably kept in direct sunlight. Some microorganisms are killed by ultraviolet radiation. Synthetic pillows are washed, and downy ones are given for cleaning. The mattress is best used with a cover, like a pillow with a pillowcase. In this case, you only need to wash the cover.
All sorts of unwanted elements accumulate in sheets and duvet covers:
- dust;
- dead skin particles;
- various fiber fabrics;
- sand;
- microbes.
Attention! For safety and hygiene reasons, bedding should be washed and boiled at least once every five days. Children's bedding is recommended to be washed every three days. Pillows and blankets filled with natural down are cleaned every 3 months.
Regardless of the circumstances and negative emotions accumulated during the day, it is necessary to maintain a comfortable microclimate in each living room. This can be done by ventilating the premises, as well as a humidifier. The main thing to know is that the rooms should not be too hot, because the heat provokes the appearance of harmful microorganisms, creating favorable living conditions for them.
More than half of the volume of dust is made up of tiny particles of dead epidermis and hair. Naturally, their number increases significantly if there are animals at home - dogs, cats, rabbits, birds. True, pet lovers usually treat this issue rather uncritically, perceiving the fight against dirt as a given. Offer to remove pets from their lives - and they are more likely to agree that the fight against dust is not so evil. But it is better to refuse pillows and blankets filled with wool, feathers, down, cotton in favor of synthetic materials. They don't produce as many particles and are much easier to clean.
If a person regularly goes to a good bath, uses hard washcloths and scrubs, fewer particles of the epidermis enter the surrounding space from his body. To reduce the amount of such elements of animal origin, you also need to take good care of your pets, regularly brush their hair, comb it out, and it will be easier to fight for cleanliness.
Why can there be more dust in winter? With low humidity in the apartment, the hair and upper layers of the skin become dry and flake more. To restore optimal humidity, use humidifiers. Humidity should be 55-60%, and usually these figures are kept at the level of 25-30%. Increase the humidity in the house - and getting rid of the problem of rapid pollution of the apartment will become a little easier.
Microscopically small dust mites multiply rapidly in biological remains. Their waste products become an additional source of the smallest particles. It is to them that people prone to allergies react. And that is why it is worth starting to fight with even before the first bouts of allergic cough begin. It is unlikely that it will be possible to completely clean the apartment of a dust mite, but it is quite possible to significantly reduce its colonies.
Video about the causes of the problem
Another source of biological dust and allergens is mold and fungal spores. You may not even notice how molds will appear in the bathroom or toilet, at the junction between tiles or in a dark nook. But these inconspicuous parasites release millions of spores into the air, which scatter throughout the house. That is why it is so important to maintain normal humidity and temperature in all rooms.
Areas where dirt accumulates the most
Despite regular wet cleaning, in some rooms there is much more dust than in other rooms. This is due to the fact that the smallest particles, invisible to the eye, stay in the air for a long time and do not settle on the surface of things immediately. These particles are fine fabric fibers, fragments of ceiling and wall finishes, as well as pet hair and microorganisms.
There are many hard-to-reach places in rooms where dirt accumulates - this is a kitchen hood, TV, refrigerator and other household appliances. A significant part of the dust can be found among the scattered things.
Attention! Small particles of dust, being in the air for a long time, attract harmful substances that can be hazardous to health. They cause the greatest harm to people susceptible to allergies.
Dust also accumulates on the sides of paintings, lamps, clocks and various small items that are not even noticed during cleaning. This is due to some of the difficulties of their cleaning. By the way, to facilitate labor, small items can be sprayed.
Microscopic particles in large quantities settle on interior items made of textiles. The electrified material has the properties of attracting small dust particles to itself. No less dust accumulates under the ceiling, which is often forgotten.
Electric brushes
There are many different reviews about electric brushes - both positively enthusiastic and extremely negative, related to the uselessness of this device. Given this ambiguity, they are also in our homes, but their effectiveness in the fight against dust is still a moot point. We can highlight the following disadvantages:
- This brush can not be cleaned in all places, you have to constantly carry an extension cord with you.
- In addition, some parts of this brush will have to be regularly repaired or replaced.
In general, at some point everything will become very complicated and will require even more additional costs.
Proper dust removal
For complete removal of dust, a damp woolen cloth is better, and a dry, electrified wool ideally attracts the smallest dust particles. Many use special store napkins. It is not recommended to clean with a broom, as it raises some of the dust into the air. The most effective means for removing small dry particles is a vacuum cleaner. It reliably removes dust from hard and soft surfaces of furniture, walls, floors, curtains, carpets and more.
The ideal household device for cleaning rooms is a washing vacuum cleaner. After treatment with this apparatus, hard surfaces are wiped with a damp cloth. Dry wipes are not recommended. They lift up small particles, which eventually settle, forming a coating of dust.
General cleaning should start from the ceiling. You can use a mop wrapped in a damp woolen cloth. The stretch ceiling collects the least amount of dust, which means that it is easier to wash it.
After vacuuming, carefully sweep all the corners on the floor and wipe with a damp cloth. Then they wipe doors, window sills, paintings, furniture, internal shelves, souvenirs, figurines and other small items. Furniture is first vacuumed and then wiped. We should not forget about chandeliers, cornices, blinds, and chair armrests. In the final part of the cleaning, they are engaged in the removal of dirt from low surfaces - chairs, stools, bedside tables.
Attention! The process of dust generation of all types is continuous. It is impossible to stop him. This is the reason for the appearance of a barely noticeable layer of dust on any surfaces during the day.
Household chemicals
For each type of surface, a tool has been developed. To remove dust, you will need chemistry for glass, floors, bathrooms. You can use an air freshener. Carpets and upholstered furniture are cleaned with special powders, gels are used.
Dust cleaning in the apartment is carried out using solutions, creams, sprays and other means. You can choose cheap products, buy more expensive and effective products.
Ways to deal with the rapid appearance of dust
Methods for dealing with rapid dust generation are as follows:
- Daily wet cleaning of the entire apartment. Particular attention is paid to the corridor and hallway. This will prevent dirt from moving into other rooms.
- Step by step furniture cleaning. First, it is vacuumed, and then wiped with a damp cloth.
- Using a damp woolen cloth or lint-free wipes. Brooms for sweeping the floor are not recommended. The ideal option is a washing vacuum cleaner.
- The use of special filters in vacuum cleaners.
- Mandatory removal of dirt from hard-to-reach places.
- Regular cleaning of duvets and pillows in companies that use special equipment.
- Periodic dusting of clothes, as well as soft toys and regular washing of bed linen.
- Cosmetic procedures and hair combing are carried out in the bathroom. To remove hair, use sticky tools.
- Regular grooming of pets outside.
- Use in cleaning special detergents.
rag
This is an indisputable option, familiar to everyone to solve the problem, than to wipe the dust so that it sits less.
There can be different uses here:
- It can be made from old gauze, t-shirts or shirts. It is used once for one cleaning and thrown away without any regret, and also does not require large additional financial costs.
- For those who love modern materials, there are microfiber cloths or cloths made from micro-split microfiber. They are suitable for multiple use.
- There are elite ultra-efficient cloths that can be applied to any surface, but their cost is high. It is worth paying tribute - this modern rag will help you clean your apartment completely and completely, from washing dishes, as well as tiles and ending with cleaning a down jacket. And not just once. An ordinary rag for a down jacket is unlikely to help, but it’s not a pity to throw it away later.
Ways to eliminate dust
Fine particles will not coat the surfaces of solid objects for longer if they are treated with factory detergents. They remove static electricity, which prevents dust from being attracted. You can use your own preparations.
Lemon juice works well. It reliably removes minor dirt, after which, there are no streaks and streaks left. To prepare such a composition, pour small slices of lemon with vegetable oil and wait 5 days. Boiling water is added to the resulting preparation, filtered and the tissue is soaked in it. Then it is dried and wiped with it all surfaces.
Lavender oil can be called an excellent antistatic agent. It is stirred in water, and then, with the help of a cloth moistened with a solution, the furniture is wiped. A good solution is a mixture of bleach dissolved in water. Another option for natural antistatic is a composition made from water and ordinary salt. Polished surfaces can be wiped with glycerine diluted with water.
Important! You can add water and shampoo to any antistatic agent, mix thoroughly and treat any surface. This will protect the products from dust settling for a long time.
The main thing is not to forget about special soft napkins and fleecy or woolen fabric. Other aids are not recommended. Dust accumulates in the pile, which does not allow even microparticles to rise up, and the wool is electrified, therefore it attracts not only small dust particles, but also large ones.
Indoor plants against dust
There are certain types of indoor plants that can attract dust, and the hostess can only wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
To help remove dust:
- Ficus Benjamin. Absorbs poisonous compounds emitted by some plastic and other products.
- Chlorophytum. Absorbs any toxic substances in the room.
- Geranium. Destroys microbes and bacteria.
- Spathiphyllum. Suppresses the development of mold.
- "Teschin language". Successfully resists nitrogen oxides.
- Cypress. Effectively attracts negative ions coming from electrical appliances.
- Gerbera. Actively absorb carbon dioxide, and releases oxygen.
- Begonia. Destroys microorganisms and humidifies air.
- Dieffenbachia. Destroys staphylococcus and toxic compounds.
- Scheffler. Absorbs nicotine. Such a plant is useful in an apartment whose owner prefers to smoke while sitting in an armchair, instead of going out to the balcony.
Removing dust from any hard-to-reach places
Oddly enough, one of the hard-to-reach places is upholstered furniture. Despite this, there are several ways to extract dust from them. The most efficient is a powerful vacuum cleaner. It quickly and completely extracts dust from armchairs and sofas upholstered in ordinary fabric.
Another method is as follows: put a wet, but carefully wrung out sheet on upholstered furniture. Then knock on upholstered furniture, and the dust that comes out settles on the sheet. To destroy microorganisms, the surfaces of sofas and armchairs are steamed with an iron. This procedure is done every few months.
Books are treated with a vacuum cleaner, on the hose of which a special nozzle with a long nap is put on. Shelves are wiped with a damp cloth. It is recommended to wipe the leaves of indoor plants with a damp sponge. Some small plants can be rinsed directly in a bath at room temperature water. This procedure removes all the dirt and favorably affects the general condition of the plants. Since dust collects in small quantities on the walls, they are also vacuumed and then wiped with a cloth.
Blinds are washed closed. Soap solution is suitable for their processing. If they do not look dirty with an old coating, but are simply covered with dust, then in this case, wipe them with a damp cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, use a special soft brush. If there is time, the blinds can be removed and washed thoroughly in water with detergents or ordinary soap.
Intensive general purpose sprays
A special type of preparation containing components that repel dust and dirt, even from electrified surfaces. We recommend giving preference to products that can be used on switched on electrical equipment and do not require subsequent processing with a napkin.
Multicomponent formulations are able to eliminate static, as well as kill ticks and reduce the activity of various allergens. They are so active that they can be used no more than once every six months. They process mainly textile accessories, as well as walls and carpets.
How to train yourself to do regular cleaning in the apartment
Constant light or periodic general cleaning of the apartment will save the housing from dust and harmful substances, so it will be easy to breathe. True, there is not always time and desire for this. An ideal motivation would be to invite guests. It is unlikely that the hostess wants the guests to witness the mess and disorder.
Clean up in the morning when you are full of strength and energy. In the evening after work, I don’t feel like cleaning, because at this time there is a certain breakdown, and the negative emotions accumulated during the day do not allow me to do something useful.
You can choose a specific day a week and consistently clean. Even if there is no desire, you still do not need to relax. After a few months, you will be so involved in this process that you simply cannot live without cleaning. You will miss something on this day.
During cleaning, do not be distracted by other things, as the planned work must be completed. All this will eventually become a habit. If you want to always return home in high spirits, periodically change the situation in the house: carry out cosmetic repairs, change the wallpaper, rearrange the furniture.
A vacuum cleaner is a housewife's best friend
Everything would be very simple if such household appliances could completely solve the issue of dust collection. But the problem with a vacuum cleaner is that it can not collect all the dust and not everywhere. In addition, very small dust will calmly pass through the vacuum cleaner and again settle on the floor.
Vacuum cleaners with a wet cleaning function are designed to solve this problem, but they are large in size, and their price is not aimed at the average buyer. In addition, the moist environment that remains after cleaning is an ideal place for harmful bacteria to multiply.
Where to start cleaning
First of all, cleaning the premises begins with the removal of objects and things that have the properties of attracting dust. Most of it is concentrated in the lower part of the room, so children suffer more from dust, although they do not notice it.
Children generally get more than adults, since a lot of dust accumulates in soft toys. Since they cannot be thrown away, they must be stored in boxes. The same applies to books. When outdoors, printed matter also attracts dust, so books should be kept behind glass.
Especially incredibly large volumes of dust accumulate in the carpets that cover the floors and in the wall carpets. They need to be vacuumed much more often than furniture. Things that have not been used for years can be put in plastic bags and hidden in the pantry, but it is better to give to people in need.
