Dusting

mum2kathryn

I use baby wipes - a bit wasteful but I don't do it very often

LameWolf

pigpen wrote: »

.. have been known to use a pair of old knickers on more than 1 occasion..

I don't think my old knickers would do the job, somehow. I do use Mr LW's old hankies (washed, of course, before anyone says the obvious:rotfl: ) when they get too tatty, and I've had a couple of worn out shirts of his to cut up and use.

morg_monster

I save odd or holey socks in a bag and use them for dusting with my hand inside!. Sometimes damp, sometimes dry. Shake them out of the window and they are ready to use again. If they get really dirty I wash them in the machine. They are very useful for dusting little ornaments and things as you can get your fingers in all the nooks and crannies.
Odd socks are also great for manky jobs like scraping mould and mildew off our metal window frames during the winter, or cleaning the windowsills on the outside. You can just throw them away afterwards with very little guilt!

thriftyscotslass

I have a son who has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and his room, shelves and surfaces sre absolutely chock-block full of gadgets, gizmos and all round precious , shiny things :rolleyes:

My problem - it takes forever and a day to dust :mad:

A declutter is not an option as his possessions help him to live / control his life and environment. Each object has its place and woe-betide anyone who moves it :eek:

What would you advise? Do you have any tips for me to dust these objects and keep them clean? What is the quickest way to do this?

Any help would be gratefully received.

Spicey

You could try using your vaccum with the small bristled attachment. Also polish with a dust repellant polish, making the gaps between cleaning longer.

trader_girl

try one of those ant-static dusters from (jml) poundshops or a feather duster hth

all_change

just a thought, feel free to ignore if it doesn't suit as I know it's not always that simple -

is it worth considering getting him to do it? I don't know his age or if this would be suitable but it would give him control over keeping his things clean and tidy, while avoiding the need for other people touching his things?

Larumbelle

I use old socks to dust fiddly bits. Just pop one over your hand and wipe! I find it way quicker than using a duster or the hoover. I cut the elastic cuff off the top so nobody else will confuse it with a 'proper' sock (I use the cuffs instead of an elastic band or as hair bobbles).

maryb

Try using a hairdryer to blow the dust away rather than vacuuming

OddjobKIA

Nothing imho works as well as a traditional feather duster...

even the lightest touch brings the most intricate of items up to a dust free shine