Cleaning Tips to Reduce Household Dust

By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine

Capture dust—don't just spread it around.

Feather dusters and dry rags pick up some of the dust they disturb, but most of it just settles elsewhere. Damp rags or disposable cloths that attract and hold dust with an electrostatic charge (like Swiffer or Grab-it) work much better. Cloths that attract dust with oils or waxes also work well but can leave residue on furniture. Use vacuum attachments only on surfaces that are hard to dust with a cloth, such as rough surfaces and intricate woodwork, because the exhaust stream from a vacuum whips up a dust storm.

Use electrostatic dust rags
Use damp rags or disposable electrostatic cloths that attract and hold dust.