Broomhuggers » New dusting solution

July 26, 2008 | Dusting, Cleaning tips, Cleaning products

As much as I love making a nice dusting solution out of lemon juice and olive oil, I’ve found something easier - and cheaper too. Find a trusty spray bottle and add 2-3 teaspoons liquid fabric softener (we like this one), then fill with water (we used a 16-oz bottle).

If you’re a rag-duster, use a cotton rag or microfiber cloth, spray the cloth to dampen, and dust away. If you prefer a feather duster, spray directly on your feather duster. You can also spray it directly onto a Swiffer duster (we like the hardware so to speak, but not the sprays and liquids they use).

The good news? The liquid grabs and holds the dust so it isn’t being kicked up into the air. The fabric softener keeps dust from coming back too soon because a) it isn’t a chemical base like most furniture polishes (and chemicals trap and hold dust), and b) it neutralizes static so that the furniture doesn’t attract dust.

And you can also use the very same spray bottle with diluted fabric softener, spray it inside your dryer 3-4 times just before you put in a load of wet laundry. It’ll eliminate the need for a dryer sheet. We love that.

Posted by mudlark @ 8:13 pm

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