CLEANING TIP OF THE MONTH!
(DUST)

Keeping dust down to a minimum can be quite a chore.
Here are a few suggestions for cleaning it up!

Remember spring & fall cleaning? Well, this isn't it. To be effective with dust control this chore needs to be done more than twice a year.
For starters, vacuum every possible surface from the ceiling to the floor, curtains, shelves, baseboards, lampshades, furniture, everything -even your mattress!
If your home has a forced air furnace, change the filter once a month and remember to do your air register openings and cold air return vents. It's also important to regularly clean air cleaners and air conditioning on the furnace so it can do its job more efficiently.
When your home includes furry pets remember to brush them regularly and vacuum their sleeping areas well. Now you're ready to maintain a weekly control of those dust bunnies!
When dusting always start at the top of a room and work your way down. Gravity naturally takes over and the dust falls down onto lower surfaces.
Using a slightly dampened terry cloth to wipe off surfaces will pick up the dust effectively. On window blinds use an old clean sock on your hand to wipe the dust off.
Placing filters into forced air registers will help to trap dust particles. These should be replaced as needed, or if able, washed out and replaced to
Don't forget to vacuum the dust out from under your fridge. Not only will it operate better which will save electricity, but you'll also be prolonging its maintain their effectiveness. life.
Hard to dust objects like dried flower arrangements can be dusted by using a hair drier to blow the dust off. If you find slatted Louver doors to be a problem, try using a dry paintbrush to dust them off.
To keep dust from quickly reappearing on your black stereo system or your TV screen, after the dust is removed, wipe again with a used drier sheet. This cuts down on static electricity, which attracts dust.