Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

How to get rid of dust — 7 easy tricks that'll leave your home spotless and prevent future build-up, according to cleaning experts

Neutral living room with a grey sofa and a wooden coffee table in front. Towards the window is a wooden rocking chair.

Dust is a year-round nuisance, with most people stuck between a rock and a hard place every season. After all, dust can enter your home in the summer through open windows and doors, but keeping them closed during the winter months can make dust build up even worse. That’s why everyone needs to know how to get rid of dust.

Of course, dusting may already be part of your cleaning calendar — but you're not alone if you feel like your home is still full of dust. Almost every household struggles with a dust build-up at some point, with the collection of skin cells, pollen, bacteria, and more making a house look and feel dirty. In extreme cases, excess dust can lead to breathing difficulties and even dust mites.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.