10 Simple Tips to Fight Dust That Every Housewife Will Find Useful

The main enemy lurking in the most secluded corners of the apartment is dust—great and terrible. To minimize its presence in the home, you should adopt ten simple yet effective recommendations.

1. Minimalist Interior

A minimalist space does not require a lot of decoration and furniture, so there's nowhere for dust to accumulate. Monolithic surfaces and practical finishing materials help maintain cleanliness.

2. Regular Cleaning

If you don’t clean at least once a week, even the most modern and bright living space will quickly turn into a dust storage unit. A vacuum cleaner is the best friend of any housewife, and wet cleaning is never out of place.

3. Cleaning Dust Collectors

The most dirt accumulates in bulky items like soft toys, pillows, and carpets. If you don’t clean them regularly, the apartment will sink into dust.

4. Choosing Finish and Textiles

Materials for finishing, furniture, and textiles should be practical in use. For example, it’s easier to remove dust particles from smooth surfaces like parquet or leather.

5. Rug in the Hallway

A small rug in the entryway serves as a good barrier against street dust that we all bring in on our shoes.

6. Cleaning Pillows

Besides regular washing of pillowcases and covers, pillows should be cleaned and their filling changed every six months.

7. Mattresses with Modern Filling

It’s not easy to clean mattresses like bedding. To avoid such problems, it's recommended to buy mattresses filled with latex or polyurethane foam.

Additional to the mattress are usually removable covers that can be used instead of dusty originals.

8. Changing Bed Linens

Everyone knows that bedding should be changed once a week. To prevent fabric damage from frequent washing, it’s best to use a gentle cycle in the washing machine.

9. Closed Cabinet Doors

Dust often accumulates in hard-to-reach places—such as inside wardrobes and side tables. Preventing this is simple—just close the doors.

10. Humidifying and Purifying Air

Dust spreads fastest in environments with low humidity. On the other hand, overly high humidity promotes dust mite reproduction. To maintain optimal balance, use humidifiers.

An additional barrier against dust formation will be an air purifier.

Photo on cover: Design by Olga Bondar