Does your floor still look dusty after cleaning? Discover common mopping and cleaning mistakes that may leave dust behind, plus simple habits to help keep your floors cleaner for longer.
Does your floor get dusty again just a little while after cleaning? Keeping the house clean can feel like a huge task. But it's not just outside dust that's the problem; the mistakes you make while sweeping are also a cause. Always remember to clean from top to bottom. First, dust the fan, high shelves, and lofts. After that, clean the furniture, and finally, clean the floor. If you sweep the floor first and then dust the top, all that dust will just settle back on the floor.
When you dust with a dry cloth, the dust starts flying in the air instead of sticking to the cloth. If you use a lightly damp microfiber cloth, the dust will stick to it properly. But, be careful not to use too much water when cleaning wooden furniture.
Also, don't forget to clean under your furniture! Dust can collect for months under heavy items like sofas, beds, and chairs. Make it a point to clean these spots at least once a month. You can use a dust mop or a vacuum cleaner for hard-to-reach places.
The dust collected on fan blades spreads throughout the house with the air when the fan is running. That's why you should clean the fan first, and only then clean the furniture and floor below it. Also, don't use too much furniture polish. If you use too much, it creates a sticky layer on the furniture and attracts dust even faster. So, use only as much polish as you need. It's better to apply it on a cloth first, instead of spraying it directly onto the furniture.
First, you should clean the dust from furniture and high places, and as the very last step, vacuum the floor. Also, make sure to empty your vacuum cleaner's dust container or bag from time to time. If you just avoid these small mistakes, you can greatly reduce the problem of dust appearing on the floor right after cleaning.
