It is no secret that cleaning up around the house is a never-ending job. From picking up after everyone all day, dishes, laundry, vacuuming, and the top offenders – bathroom and kitchen surfaces. It comes as no surprise then that a few tasks may fall by the wayside for longer than we are proud to admit. One of those tasks more often than not is dusting. There are so many surfaces that collect dust in our homes that we do not even think about. From ceiling fans to the tops of wall art and doorframes, dust hides in a lot of places. To help combat the dusting struggle, here are a few things to have on hand to make dusting a bit quicker and easier.

  1. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

This one should not be a shock to anyone, but microfiber cleaning cloths are versatile and easy to clean and reuse. They can be used on a variety of surfaces. And they come in different thicknesses and densities for a multitude of purposes. A lightweight, average-density microfiber cloth can be used to dust most surfaces in your home for a full day before needing to be washed. If you only do laundry once a week, we recommend having a few on hand at all times for use throughout the week.

  1. Swiffer Duster

Swiffer dusters are renowned for their ability to pick up dust on surfaces and trap them within their fibers so you are not just pushing the dust around. They also can pick up a surprising amount of dust before they need to be replaced. You can use and reuse them around the house for typically a full week before tossing and replacing. As a result of their reusability, many people find that they are not as expensive as they may initially appear to be.

  1. Tire Brush

It may seem strange, but in a time where more and more people are going for the rustic look in their homes, a good sturdy brush with stiff but gentle bristles is just the thing for wood and even stone surfaces. Homeowners also use tire brushes on the walls to sweep any rogue dust onto the floor for later vacuuming. It is also excellent on any unvarnished surfaces where a Swiffer duster may snag.

  1. Spray-on Furniture polish

This is specifically for finished wood surfaces. A good furniture polish can help to remove dust and repel any new dust from collecting on the surface for a time. Use this twice a month to dust, shine, and protect your finished wood pieces. Simply spray on then wipe off with a microfiber cleaning cloth.

  1. Level

Another surprising dusting item you may not have thought of is a level. As you are going around cleaning the frames of your hanging art of pictures, you can pull out your handy level to make sure that your frames are hanging straight on the wall again after their thorough cleaning.