10 Places You Probably Forgot to Dust

by Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

As a dust mite sufferer I have to be diligent about dusting our home. Dust can accumulate in the most unlikely places. It's important to stay on top of dusting. Do you dust in all 10 of these Places?

10 places you probably forgot to dust, cleaning tips

Quiz yourself! Do you dust in all 10 of these Places?

1. Ceiling Fans - Have you ever looked at your fan blades? Do you see dust hanging from the edges of your blades? Yes? Then they are way overdue for a cleaning. But, even if you don't see dust, there is probably a layer on top of the blades and the fan motor. If you have a light kit, don't forget to dust the light shades as well. (I found this nifty attachment for your vacuum cleaner that slides over the fan blades to collect dust.)

2. Lamp Shades - Speaking of light fixtures, one of the biggest offenders in the condo were the lamp shades. On closer inspection they had a nice fuzzy layer of dust. Lampshade can easily be cleaned with the vacuum and a small brush attachment. But, you can also wipe it off with a damp rag.

3. Blinds and Curtains - Accordion and slat blinds are the equivalent of a high rise apartment building for dust bunnies. Be sure to vacuum and/or dust the blinds at least once a month. I saw a great tip for dusting mini blinds. Put an old sock over your hand, dampen it and run it between the slats.

4. Plants - Plants are great for cleaning your indoor air, but they are often overlooked when it comes to dusting. Use a soft damp rag to dust leaves or take the plant and run it under the sprayer in your sink or shower. Not only will you remove dust, but your plants will thank you for helping them breathe better and absorb the suns energy more effectively.

5. Under Furniture - when was the last time you looked under your bed? You may not see a scary monster, but you might just find a scary monstrous site. Dust can still accumulate underneath furniture, so be sure to vacuum underneath beds, chairs, sofas and other large furniture.

6. Light Fixtures - Look up at your light fixtures. If they have a clear glass globe, it's easy to see when they need dusting. But, the frosted globe light fixtures mask an accumulation of dust. Turn off the light and let it cool down. Then remove or wipe out the light fixture with a damp rag or a rag sprayed with window cleaner.

7. Behind Appliances - When was the last time you wiped behind the small appliances? The toaster, mixer, coffee maker, and other small appliances provide a good hiding spot for dust. Move them each time you dust and be sure to get those fugitives. It's not necessary to clean behind the fridge every time you dust, but try to tackle that spot twice a year. Make a point to do the same for your oven and other large appliances. It helps to have a friend or spouse to help move the bigger appliances.

8. Electronics - Televisions, computers, music systems and other home electronics are dust magnets. Be sure to wipe them with a damp cloth, microfiber rag, or specially formulated screen cleaners. Don't forget to wipe underneath and behind them as well.

9 & 10...Click on the link below to PrettyHandyGirl.com to see the last two places you probably forget to dust!