are feather dusters good?

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I have never owned a feather duster, a real feather duster. Do they work and should I buy one?

I have a synthetic thing that bends but synthetic creates static and attracts more dust so I want to replace it. The alternative is to get on a set of steps to reach everything, which I don`t want to do

I want a good duster, not a quickly cobbled together set of feathers

jackyann

Yes, they are. They don't last as well as the synthetic ones & are more expensive to begin with, but if static is a problem I would definitely give them a try. You could also try Lakeland's lambswool duster, which my mother loved. It isn't "feathery" for ornaments etc. but great for reaching corners etc. & much cheaper than real feathers.
I have a real feather, small one from Lakeland (they also do a large telescopic one) which I use for very delicate things.
So my cleaning routine is using a large synthetic "feather" for high things and a whisk over the shelves with a small real one.
I don't know about other suppliers, but Lakeland (well known on this board) is always reliable, usually good value and very helpful.

*zippy*

I bought this one recently in Asda, it was in their mops and buckets section. It loses the odd feather as I flick it around, I think they all do that reading reviews so a lambswool one would be a good alternative if you'd find that annoying. I'm pleased I got it.

http://m.direct.asda.com/george/george-home/English-Heritage-Feather-Duster/001471863,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M08G08C01

Callie22

I have a small ostrich feather duster that I bought (reduced) from John Lewis. It's brilliant, as it picks up dust amazingly well but doesn't lose feathers or create static. It also gets into all of the nooks and crannies and as the natural feathers are just ever so slightly oily they hold the dust really well. It wasn't that expensive - about £6 - but I'd really recommend it. The dust normally comes off quite easily if you just shake it a few times outside, but you can also wash them very carefully with just a little bit of baby shampoo. I love mine and I'm on the lookout for another one with a longer pole for the high bits of my house.

jackyann

Lakeland do a long telescopic one

[Deleted User]

I had a lakeland voucher so have ordered a telescopic web duster with good reviews, looks very useful and my old long duster has a point now, so it has to be chucked. I also ordered a real feather duster from embassy and am looking forward to flitting around the house with it. All I need now is a 40s pinny

System

You cant wash a feather duster. I prefer something i can periodically wash as they do get grubby over time.

Callie22

Judi wrote: »

You cant wash a feather duster. I prefer something i can periodically wash as they do get grubby over time.

You can definitely wash an ostrich feather duster, I've done mine a few times and it's been fine. You need to be fairly gentle but the feathers come up beautifully after a wash.

Ben84

The best thing I've found so far is the dusting brush on my vacuum cleaner. Everything else just seems to redistribute the dust rather than collect it.

marleyboy

I cannot fault my feather duster, perfect for picking up dust without creating any static, its perfect for those hard to reach places, like the ceiling fans or above the light shades. I even have one in my shed that deals with the cobwebs.

I good shake is all a decent feather brush should need, in order to clean it.

Rainy-Days

I have got the lambswool duster which I bought years ago now from Dunelm, its on a long wooden pole. I only use it for the ceilings and edges of the cornicing to deal with any spiders webs. Got to say it is really good.

Have seen these feather dusters, but what with having the fuel burner and the additional dust it creates when we have it on, I use a damp microfibre cloth.

Lakeland are just brilliant I did an nice order yesterday. The staff are just fab and the products they have in are really second to none. Occasionally you can find some of their products cheaper elsewhere, but they do generally bring things to market before anybody else does!