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Feather Dusters
TomsMom
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Does anyone use the old style ostrich feather duster? Is it any good?
I have used the static fluffy dusters on a stick and have been quite happy but after a while they resemble dreadlocks. Just wondering if I'd be better off with a proper feather duster.
I have used the static fluffy dusters on a stick and have been quite happy but after a while they resemble dreadlocks. Just wondering if I'd be better off with a proper feather duster.
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Maybe I haven't had very good quality ones, but I've found that actual feather dusters tend to moult feathers after a short time.
I've got a lambswool duster-onna-stick which is at least 10 years old (Mr LW already owned it when I moved in with him in May 2002), and it's still going strong.
When it gets too dirty, I hand-wash the lambswool end in warm soapy water and tie it to the washing line to dry in the sun.
HTH:oIf your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)0 -
I have an ostrich feather duster that is still going strong after about 7 years. very much like this one :http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adams-Bros-Ostrich-Feather-handle-GREAT/dp/B000OMO1N6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1335539892&sr=8-6"On behalf of teachers, I'd like to dedicate this award to Michael Gove and I mean dedicate in the Anglo Saxon sense which means insert roughly into the anus of." My hero, Mr Steer.0
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Thanks both, especially Liney for the link to the Adams one, reading the reviews it seems that quality matters here. I wanted a longer one as I have some light fittings fairly high up on my kitchen wall so I went for a telescopic one I found on Adams Bros own website and was delighted to find it was free delivery from there :T. They also sell lambswool ones which look lovely so that's something to bear in mind for the future.
So glad I asked on here, thanks again.0 -
I have a feather duster which I use rather too infrequently. Perhaps that's the reason it's over 20 years old and isn't moulting yet. However they are extremely handy for reaching cobwebs and lampshades so I don't have to get the steps out from the cupboard under the stairs to reach them. I'd never get those damned things dusted otherwise.0
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A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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