As the weather gets warmer and you’re opening windows and turning on fans you might notice that dust starts to build up around your home — but one woman has shared a simple trick to avoid this
Summer’s arrived in earnest, which means most of us have flung our windows wide open and cranked up the fans to beat the sweltering heat — but this also lets dust sweep straight into our homes.
During July, dust appears to accumulate quicker than you can banish it, particularly on skirting boards, where static electricity causes debris to cling stubbornly to the surface.
Static electricity accumulates when air becomes dry around plastic or wooden surfaces, acting like a magnet for airborne particles such as pollen, pet fur and dust.
This means skirting boards rapidly gather dust again regardless of how frequently you tackle them, but Zahra Mukadam, a specialist from the Original Factory Shop, has revealed a straightforward method to ward off dust using a tumble dryer sheet.
Zahra explained: “Skirting boards often collect dust and dirt, but cleaning them doesn’t have to be a chore. Use a dryer sheet to wipe along your skirting boards. It not only picks up dust but also leaves a subtle fresh scent behind.”
It may seem peculiar to use a dryer sheet beyond the laundry room, but they’re specially crafted to be anti-static, preventing garments from clinging together in the tumble dryer.
When you run a dryer sheet along skirting boards, it deposits a fine layer that diminishes static charge, allowing dust to slip away effortlessly rather than adhering to the surface, reports the Express.
This protective layer endures for ages and renders skirting boards less clingy, making it tougher for summer grime to attach itself. Error: Model returned no result.