Dust wiping for beginners - fast & easy clean
1. Swipe from top to bottom
Always wipe dust from top to bottom, as it is whirled up during cleaning and then deposits on lower-lying objects.
2. First dust, then suck the floor
Because of the dust raising during the cleaning always first dust and then suck the floor. Here, too, applies: from top to bottom.
3. Nylon fibers instead of feathers
Ceilings and hard-to-reach corners can be cleaned with a feather duster with retractable handle. Here prefer to use nylon fibers instead of feathers. Synthetic fibers have the advantage of being electrostatically charged by friction on the surface, attracting dust and sticking to the surface.
4. Use gentle aids
Electrical appliances are themselves statically charged and therefore attract dust quickly. Here put on especially gentle tools such as an ostrich feather feather duster.
5. Beware of sensitive surfaces
Microfiber cloths do their job very well on smooth surfaces. But you have to be careful with sensitive surfaces such as musical instruments or e.g. Paint. The dust grains trapped in the microfibre cloth could scratch the surface.
6. Non-washable surfaces
Clean non-washable surfaces with a dry duster, wiping circularly to trap the dust in the cloth.
7. Clean radiator
Clean the radiator regularly, because dust can reduce the heat output. To clean, simply wrap an old trouser hanger with a damp cloth. The best way to clean the radiator shortly before the heating season, because in the summer is deposited on the cold radiators much dust.
8. Clean the vacuum cleaner
In order to maintain the vacuum cleaner, bags and filters should be changed regularly. Rinse the suction tube and hoses once a month with clean water and clean the nozzles at least once a month. First remove the hair and then wipe the body with a microfiber cloth. Pet owners should do this regularly, especially during the change of coat.
9. Suck properly
During suction, adjust the telescopic tube according to the body size. This relaxes the back and maximizes power transmission. Work best close to the body and suck in a star shape.
10. Adjust suction power
Adjust the suction power to the ground. Hardwood floors can be turned on. For carpets: less is more.
The expert
© WDRYvonne Willicks is the housekeeping master and moderates since March 2010 at WDR the program "Yvonne Willicks - The Big Household Check", which can also be seen on the ARD. In her program, she gives tips for economical household management - from finances to cooking to the right washing. In addition, she is seen daily in the WDR broadcast "service time" at 18.20 clock. Willicks is a master of municipal housekeeping, board member of the educational work of the professional association of the household leaders (formerly German Housewives Association) and the consumer center Hamburg.
Further tips in the program: The household check with Yvonne Willicks "Sickness Dust? How will we get rid of him?", WDR television, Monday, 04. May 2015, 20.15 bis 21.00 clock, More on household check on www.wdr.de.
