Dust cleaning hack homeowners swear by which is 'genius'

Dusting is a chore that seems never-ending, as just when you've cleared a layer of dust from your surfaces, they're in need of another clean. But a cleaning expert has shared a 'genius' way to solve the problem

Dusting is a chore that seems to endlessly repeat itself, with dust layers reappearing almost as soon as they're banished, is a task well-known for its frustrations. House dust is chiefly made up of unpleasant elements like grime, carpet fibres, and pet hair; it's a relentless build-up with no magical quick-fix to combat it.

But if you've grown weary of the constant battle with dust, one cleaning guru may just have the solution. When faced with a request for advice on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips page on Facebook about battling dust build-up on a black unit, a woman hailing from the Mojave Desertwhere dust is a frequent foeoffered her seasoned guidance.

Her tip, which came after a Facebook post stated: "Looking for ideas on how to stop dust gathering on a black unit so easy. Daily repeat dusting only for it to be back a few hours later is a nightmare."

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They said: "Damp dusting works best. I live in the Mojave Desert. It's a losing battle."

Echoing the sentiment, another user responded, claiming: "Damp cloth and a little fairy liquid keeps the dust off my black TV unit.", reports the Mirror.

Meanwhile, another individual added their voice to the conversation: "I never dust a total waste of time for the above reason in your comment. I use polish or good old fashioned damp dusting where it lifts the dust and not spread it around."

Cleaning guru Ann Russell, famed for her household hacks on TikTok as @annrussell03, has also given the thumbs up to this approach. In a video dedicated to the art of dusting, she explained: "Think about what you're doing when you swipe something down with salad dressing. Oil is sticky as it dries so when the dust comes down it sticks to it."

She added: "The answer to dusting is damp dust. It doesn't deter dusting from surfaces. Dust is particulate matter in the area. Gravity is a thing. What goes up, it comes down and it rests on your surfaces. Now if you just dust it with a dry cloth or a feather duster, you knock it back in the air and it lands again, so you damp dust."

She recommends using 'warm, hot soapy water' alongside a cloth for tackling dust effectively.