One glance under your kitchen and laundry room appliances and you'll know why you need the OXO Good Grips Under Appliance Microfiber Duster.

For ceiling-to-floor cleaning, a top-performing vacuum with multiple attachments is the most efficient tool. Look for a machine that comes with a hose, extension wands and either a small round dusting brush or a bare floor brush, advises Carolyn. It's also helpful to look for a vacuum with a replaceable or washable HEPA filter, since these are capable of capturing smaller particles of dust. Alternatively, a dry Swiffer Sweeper works just as well, plus is a convenient option, because the cloth is disposable. When dusting walls, work from the top down to capture the most dust without making a mess. Turn off the power source, then remove loose dust with an extendable duster or the extension hose on your vacuum cleaner. Alternatively, you can grab a step stool and dust both sides of the blade with a dry microfiber cloth. To capture any remaining fine particles, wet a clean microfiber cloth with a grease-cutting all-purpose cleaner and wipe down both sides of the blades once more. The items you deep clean are ones that are less noticeable. This includes on the windowsills, the door frames, behind furniture, under the beds, the walls and the fan. In view of the wide range of uses of chemicals and apparatus, the customer will be solely responsible for determining the suitability and specification of products, services, information and advice for its purposes.

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Where delivery or performance dates are stated by VWR these are estimates only and time is not of the essence; however, if VWR needs to change such dates it will do so only after providing information to the customer and having regards to the customer’s stated objectives. But there are a few things that can help to really cut down on the amount of dust in your home. For starters, keep your windows closed to help prevent pollen and other outdoor pollutants from infiltrating your rooms. To prevent dust, you should also consider placing doormats in front of every entrance and vacuuming often if you have wall-to-wall carpeting, which tends to trap dust. Mattresses can be another hot-spot for dust mites, so make sure yours is in a mattress protector, plus it helps to buy bedding and pillows that can be regularly washed in hot water. Handheld dusting tools are some of the easiest to use and most versatile. The OXO Good Grips microfiber hand duster stands out for its great dust trapping power, flexible surface, and reusable features. The duster head is made of microfiber, a lint-free surface that traps dust and dirt without the need for cleaning chemicals. We love that it does a great job pulling dust particles off delicate surfaces. If you have items that shouldn’t be cleaned with harsh chemicals, this is the duster that you need.

Nothing in this contract shall limit or exclude VWR’s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for VWR to exclude or restrict liability. Subject to this, in view of the responsibilities of the customer set out in the above paragraphs: As a woman who is both short in stature and always watching expenditures, the OXO Good Grips Microfiber Extendable Duster is my duster of choice. My favorite thing is that after dusting, I can remove the head and toss it in the washer so I can start each dusting session with a clean duster. With a 360-degree duster surface that has more fibers and an extendable handle, the Swiffer Heavy Duty Dusters with Extender Handle is a hard-working, disposable duster. Another way to dust your blinds is with them closed. "For slatted blinds, use the string to close them one way and dust, then close them the other way and repeat," says Peterson. "It's effective and a lot more efficient than trying to do one slat at a time."

If you have allergies, you’ll want to remove every dust particle. The Scrub Daddy Damp Duster has a ridged surface that lifts dust off of just about every surface. You don’t need chemical cleaners to use it. Instead, just moisten it with water and rinse away the dust and dirt that you trap. It also has an integrated foaming cleanser, making dusting super easy. When you're done, just rinse it, let it dry, and put it away until the next time you need it.

Lay down a bristly doormat that will trap excess dirt from shoes. Never walk around your home with shoes — leave them outside or by the door before you walk in. Pros: Microfiber duster head traps and holds dust, machine-washable head, aluminum extender handle reaches from 27 to 54 inches, replacement heads available For the best results, you’ll also likely want to amend your current cleaning routine, too, says cleaning expert Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Home Care & Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. According to her, you should be dusting your furniture once per week and doing a deeper dust — think light fixtures and blinds — once per month. Every three to six months, you'll also want to clean under and behind furniture, vacuum mattresses and wash pillows and comforters. Pros: Cleans window blinds, indoor shutters, and air vents thoroughly; comes with five duster heads; washable; reusable; can be used with a cleaning solution if neededAnd don't forget about your air conditioner filters — whether it's a window unit or a central air system, routine AC cleaning and maintenance is key to the performance and longevity of the unit. Always follow your unit's manufacturer cleaning recommendations, but you can usually wash removable foam window air-conditioning filters in hot soapy water, rinse well and air-dry before reinstalling. For dusting curio cabinets While microfiber dusters are easy enough to clean, other types require a little extra work. "For a feather duster, fill a sink with warm water and mix in two tablespoons of liquid detergent," says Peterson. "Put the feather duster into the soapy water and whirl it around a few times, drain the water, and rinse the duster under warm water using a gentle stream of water until all the soap is washed out. Shake out the duster to remove any excess water and hang to dry." Quality cleaning services can assist with weekly dusting, but there are things you can do yourself to make sure it gets done regularly and consistently.