An unpleasant coating on furniture and sneezing from picking up a favorite book - all this is dust. It is always present nearby and can cause allergic reactions, irritation and cause serious respiratory diseases. Dust control must be carried out regularly, otherwise the house will not only look untidy, but will also become dangerous to the health of all family members.
Homemade antistatic agent
Of course, you can easily buy an antistatic agent at a hardware store, but if you want to become the owner of a natural product without any chemicals, then, with a little effort, you can make it yourself. The ingredients are the simplest:
- 100 ml water;
- 30 ml vinegar;
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
- 10 drops of eucalyptus oil.
Mix all the ingredients, pour the resulting product into a spray bottle or glass cleaner bottle. After spraying a homemade antistatic agent on the surface of the furniture, wipe the polish with a soft cloth. After treatment, wipe dry. You will not only wipe the dust off the furniture, but also fill the room with a pleasant aroma. And, most importantly, eucalyptus oil will kill bacteria.
If desired, eucalyptus oil can be replaced with any other oil - all of them will perfectly repel dust.
Dust repellents
Damp cloth
- that's all you need to collect dust from hard, smooth surfaces. Dust sticks to the fabric rather than flying and spreading through the air. The main thing is not to use an overly wet cloth: a large amount of water combined with dust creates dirt and can ruin the finish of your beautiful furniture. Cotton or microfiber rags absorb water better and remove dirt.
When cleaning, it is better not to use a broom or broom - they only raise dust into the air and spread it throughout the apartment.
It is widely believed that indoor plants
. We have already said that the role of green assistants is somewhat exaggerated. Of course, plants have a positive effect on the microclimate, but wet cleaning in combination with climate control technology will wipe the nose of any ficus
Alcohol
If it is not possible to wipe the dust from the light bulbs, since it has covered them with a thick, dense layer, then soak a cotton swab in alcohol and wipe the glass. After such cleaning, the paws will shine brighter, and dirt will settle on their surface much more slowly. Just don't turn on the light until they are completely dry after processing!
The most dangerous dust collectors
Installing membrane grilles on the windows will protect you from street dirt entering your home.
Dust in the apartment will accumulate much less if there are no centers of dust attraction.
Real dust collectors that collect a huge amount of dust microparticles include:
- wall carpets, rugs;
- Stuffed Toys;
- old unused items (coats, woolen sweaters, bags);
- decorative figurines, boxes, souvenirs standing in a sideboard or on shelves;
- books.
Carpets require cleaning at least 3 times a week, especially if there are animals in the house. Indoor curtains are removed for washing and steaming every two to three months. It is better to use horizontal blinds for the kitchen: they collect less dust.
Feather mattresses, pillows and blankets are favorite habitats for dust mites. It is better to purchase bedding made from padding polyester. Soft toys should be washed periodically.
Attention! Most dirt accumulates under stationary furniture, behind the refrigerator, and in the corners of the pantry.
Salt
Light-colored surfaces can be wiped off dust with a saline solution. It is prepared from:
- 1 stack warm water passed through a filter;
- 1 tsp. rock salt.
Mix the ingredients until the salt is completely dissolved. After treating the surface with this product, wash it clean and wipe dry.
Just do not use on dark furniture - whitish marks may remain.
Lemon
To reduce the number of germs and bacteria in the room, you can use a lemon solution. To prepare it you need to take:
- 1 lemon;
- 30 ml sunflower oil.
A mixture of lemon cut into pieces with vegetable oil should be infused for a week, and then add 1 glass of hot water to it and strain through cheesecloth. When everything is ready, soak a cloth in the solution and, wrung out, wipe the surface of the furniture.
Prevention
Keeping your home clean takes time and effort. Measures must be taken to reduce weekly cleaning labor costs.
Reducing dust sources
It is estimated that 60% of dust is brought from outside (through windows, doors, on clothes and shoes) and 40% is generated indoors. From here it follows how to reduce dust formation in the home. Personal hygiene, closed windows, timely cleaning of filters and furniture upholstery are the main actions in the fight against dust.
Glycerol
To wipe polished and decorative surfaces, you can use glycerin diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. After mixing the ingredients, dampen a cloth and wipe the dusty areas. This product will also remove dust from books on bookshelves.
Let's take stock
House dust is harmful . It contains many harmful microorganisms, including viruses. It has a bad effect on the immune system and can cause allergies.
Dust can and should be dealt with . To do this, you need to get rid of unnecessary things, provide careful care for the animals, and regularly do wet cleaning.
There are many “anti-dust” devices, but not all of them are effective . For example, it makes sense to use air washers and humidifiers for this purpose only in conjunction with a modern supply ventilation system.
How is OXY beneficial in the fight against house and street dust?
- Protects against contamination . With it you can always keep the windows closed, blocking access to “external” dust and allergens;
- Creates a healthy atmosphere . Provides high-quality air exchange, preventing air stagnation and the accumulation of house dust;
- Compatible with other devices . OXY makes the operation of various types of ionizers and air purifiers more efficient.
Supply ventilation OXY was developed to suit the characteristics of the Russian housing stock. This is an effective, affordable and in-demand product.
While you were reading this text, dozens of customers have already installed OXY and managed to appreciate all its advantages!
Soda
Baking soda can be used to clean carpets from dust to the maximum, and with any length of pile. Take these ingredients:
- 1 liter of water;
- 500 g soda;
- 1 tsp. cinnamon;
- 3–5 clove inflorescences.
After mixing baking soda with water and adding cinnamon and cloves, you can apply the product to the carpet, then leave it for 2 hours so that the mixture saturates it well. Then you will need to vacuum the carpet.
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Bay leaf
You can kill pathogenic microorganisms and clean the carpet using the following solution:
- 1 liter of water;
- 5–6 bay leaves;
- 1 pinch of cinnamon.
Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the surface of the carpet. Vacuum after 10-15 minutes.
Types of respirators and masks
Respirators can be divided into several categories. According to their intended purpose, masks are of the following types:
- construction They are used for repair or construction work (this is what will be discussed in our article);
- medical. Used to protect against viruses and diseases.
Also, according to their structure, respirators can be divided into:
- standard – models covering the entire lower part of the face;
- panoramic half masks (cover only the nose and mouth);
- masks that completely cover the entire face.
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Old sock
You can easily get rid of dust by putting an old terry sock on your hand like a glove and walking over surfaces where dust likes to collect: cabinets, tables, cornices, chandeliers, blinds. If after cleaning you do not throw away the sock, but wash it, then this product will become reusable for you.
How to deal with dust in an apartment
You can't remove large sources of dust from your life, such as clothing, furniture, carpets and, in fact, human skin. However, you can use quality home cleaning methods. Then the amount of dust will be significantly reduced. Always wipe dust from top to bottom
– otherwise dirt from surfaces that are higher than others will settle on the already cleaned furniture.
Carpets should be vacuumed and shaken every week. Carpets are world class dust collectors
and when you step on them they release dust back into the air.
It is worth taking care of the furniture. For example, couch cushions, like carpeting, create, collect, and release dust into the air when you sit on them. Sofas, beds, and chairs can be vacuumed or knocked out using a thick, damp cloth. Also pay attention to curtains
: they need to be washed and steamed regularly.
Dust mites live in almost every home because they like warm, moist environments. They breed in bedding and other places where there may be a lot of epidermal particles, and contribute their waste products to the general dust level. In most cases, this is not a problem: just wash your bedding and care for your upholstered furniture regularly. Take inventory of your apartment
. Perhaps some things should be thrown out altogether, and others should simply be replaced. Instead of feather pillows, take padding polyester ones, get rid of unnecessary decorative items and unnecessary clothes, old upholstered furniture. Don’t forget about soft toys: they are an excellent home for dust mites. There is absolutely no need to throw them in the trash; just wash them at high temperatures or put them in the freezer for several hours.
Why is there a lot of dust in the apartment?
The answer is simple: dust loves clutter.
Clutter demoralizes even the most desperate housewives, forcing them to spend a lot of time and effort on cleaning. Store various trinkets and things you rarely use in a glass cabinet or drawer. Spend 5 minutes a day to put everything in its place - the dust will simply have nowhere to come from. Our wardrobe also affects the total amount of dust. Just imagine how much dust we bring from the street along with our clothes! Pay close attention to laundry and closet organization. It is better to pack seasonal items in vacuum bags. The worst accumulation of dust is located where it is quite difficult to clean
- under the bed, sofa, behind the refrigerator or closet, in the corners of the pantry, etc. When wet cleaning, it is recommended to pay the most attention to these places. Fortunately, mops and vacuum cleaners are now being produced with a variety of attachments that can get into hard-to-reach places. The most difficult to reach places are at the top of the cabinets - to wipe them from dust, you always need to stand on a chair or stool. How to remove dust in this case? If you are not very concerned about the aesthetic appearance of the room, you can put old newspapers or large format paper on the “roof” of the cabinet - when the dust settles on it, it can be rolled up and thrown away. There is no need to deal with a thick layer of dust on the surface of the cabinet itself. Another tip: if you need to remove dust from textured surfaces, such as picture frames, lampshades and other decorative elements, use a regular brush.
Vacuum cleaner
You can refresh the upholstery of upholstered furniture and drive away mites using a vacuum cleaner. Prepare the solution:
- 1 liter of water;
- 1 tbsp. l. salt.
Soak a piece of gauze in it (about 10 minutes), and then, after squeezing it thoroughly, wrap it around the vacuum cleaner attachment and vacuum the sofa.
Other flowers
Other indoor plants can also combat air purity in the apartment, for example, ficus or aloe. And spathiphyllum will help eliminate the unpleasant smell of plastic from household appliances.
- Geranium and laurel can fight mold and can also neutralize harmful substances that make up wood.
- Pathogenic organisms in the room will destroy gerbera or dracaena.
- Begonia is able to saturate the room with oxygen.
- If you need to humidify the air, then no one can do it better than Dieffenbachia. By the way, it can also prevent the appearance of fungi.
- Schefflera will help fight the smell of paint or varnish.
- And heavy smokers should definitely place a bokarna on the windowsill in the kitchen, which will absorb the unpleasant odors of tobacco.
Now you know that you can maintain cleanliness and comfort in your apartment without resorting to buying expensive chemicals, which themselves can harm the residents’ bodies. So fight dust with folk remedies and do it as often as possible so that your family gets sick less.
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Where does dust come from?
A significant part of the dust, as a rule, consists of tiny particles of dead skin and fabric fibers. Other dust contributors range from human and pet hair to soil particles, pollen, mold spores, dust mites and other minor sources. Also in some homes, dust contains waste products of cockroaches, termites, ants or other insects. There is especially a lot of dust after renovation. In addition to domestic sources of dust, there are also natural ones - for example, scientists recognize the Sahara Desert as the largest source of dust. Volcanic ash, fires, meteorites and comets, seas and oceans are also to blame for the formation of dust. Such dust is not afraid of hundreds of thousands of kilometers: it will overcome all obstacles to get into your apartment.
