1. Clean the Air While You Clean the House

Always filter out dust before it settles by switching your thermostat to 'fan on.' This turns on the blower inside your furnace and filters the air even while the system isn't heating or cooling. Leave the blower on for about 15 minutes after you're done cleaning for how to remove dust from air. But don't forget to switch it back to 'auto.' Most blowers aren't designed to run constantly.

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2. Duster for the Vertically Challenged

Wrap a dryer sheet around a clean painting roller and secure the ends with rubber bands. Attach an extension handle to the roller and dust away for the fastest way to clean house.

3. 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.

4. Polish with a Microfiber Cloth

Microfiber cloths excel at putting the finishing touches on mirrors, countertops, and even tile and fixtures. This because they pick up dust, wipe off smudges and don't shed any fibers. You'll find microfiber cloths wherever cleaning supplies are sold and they'll help you know how to clean your bathroom better.

5. Make the Most of Your Vacuuming

The right vacuuming technique, combined with the right filters, bags and machine, has a significant impact on how much dust remains in your carpeting. Keep the following tips for how to clean dust in mind:

Vacuum high-traffic areas twice a week and the rest of the carpeting and large area rugs at least weekly.
Make numerous slow passes over the same area in all directions (fast passes stir up more dust than is being sucked up).
Use certified True High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to remove invisible particles and allergens. Look for the word 'True" on the label.
If you have allergies, upgrade to a sealed-body bagged vacuum with an airtight 'sealed filtration' system that works together with a True HEPA filter.
Clean all your bagless vacuum filters regularly and replace them every three months.
Turn off the agitator brush on hard flooring so you're not blowing dust into the air.
Maintain your vacuum: Empty the canister frequently (always outside) and change bags and belts when needed. Keep the agitator brush free of hair and other material, and check the vacuum for cracks and loose hinges and get it serviced every so often to keep it running smoothly.