If you’re struggling because your house keeps getting dusty even though you clean it regularly, try these 3 simple tips.
Most people clean their homes every day or every few days to keep their living space tidy and hygienic. This not only makes us feel more comfortable but also helps protect the health of ourselves and our family members. However, even with frequent cleaning and keeping windows closed, furniture and floors can still collect a lot of dust.
After a long day at work, you’re already exhausted, yet still have to cook, take care of the kids, and do chores — so where can you find the time to clean? But dust is unpleasant to look at, so what can you do?
In fact, when cleaning your home, there are a few simple tricks that can help prevent dust from settling on furniture and floors. This way, your house can stay clean and dust-free for an entire week without constant wiping.
1. Use rice-washing water to clean the floor
If your house gets dusty easily even with regular cleaning, try these 3 tricks — your home will stay spotless all week!
When mopping the floor, many people don’t wait until it’s completely dry before walking on it, which leaves footprints everywhere. Moreover, damp floors attract more dust. In this case, you can use rice-washing water to mop the floor.
Rice-washing water is a natural cleanser. It doesn’t damage the floor surface — instead, it helps condition and protect it. After mopping with rice water, the floor becomes very clean, and even if you walk on it barefoot before it dries, it won’t leave footprints. In addition, the rice water forms a thin protective film that helps prevent dust from sticking.
You can also add a little white alcohol to the rice water. The alcohol disinfects and speeds up evaporation, helping to avoid footprints after walking on the floor.
2. Use fabric softener to clean wooden furniture
Wooden tables and chairs are usually coated with wax to protect the wood from moisture and mold. However, when you wipe them with a dry cloth, friction between the cloth and the wax layer creates static electricity. This static charge attracts tiny dust particles in the air, making the furniture dusty again in no time.
Therefore, if you have wooden furniture, it’s best to add a little fabric softener to the cleaning water. The fabric softener helps neutralize static electricity, preventing dust from clinging to the furniture’s surface.
3. Use soapy water to clean glass surfaces
Cleaning glass is tricky because plain water often leaves streaks and smudges. If this problem frustrates you, try using soapy water instead. Soap solution has strong cleaning properties that can remove stubborn stains and prevent streaks, leaving the glass clear and spotless.
If you have leftover beer at home, you can also mix beer with water in a 1:10 ratio. Dip a dry cloth into the mixture and wipe the glass. This method not only makes glass surfaces shiny and streak-free but also helps keep them dust-free for longer.
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