Comments on: Chemical-Free Dusting

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:47:58 +0000

I have some microfiber cloths, but you’re absolutely right. I don’t need special cloths to dust!

By: Jill Stigs

Jill Stigs — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:15:16 +0000

I have been a long time lurker having first seen your kitchen on younghouselove. I am the opposite of a packrat, but not quite as extreme as a minimalist. At first I was skeptical to go without furniture polish after years/eons of using it. But let me tell you………holy cow, it really does make a difference. I have black furniture in my bedroom and family room, a cherry wood pub set in the kitchen and all have benefitted from using a damp microfiber cloth. Thanks so much for the great ideas! My next step is to eliminate windex. (baby steps– LOL).

By: Gayle Erwin

Gayle Erwin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:32:06 +0000

I’ve been using the micro fiber clothes for a while. I love them. I went out to get a few more ans was dishearted when they were so expensive. I went over to the car care row and found them there in a bundle much, much cheaper for the pack. I use them and throw them in the wash. They work great and now I even have enough to use on the floor when needed.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:12:50 +0000

I have never even heard of dusting spray…I always use old socks like a glove and water….for shelves with a lot of stuff and ripped old towels for larger surfaces…

By: Larissa

Larissa — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:04:13 +0000

When I need something on the rag/microfiber cloth (check car care aisle for these) I use my 50/50 vinegar & water spray that I use in the kitchen and bathroom. If you want it scented you can add a couple of drops of essential oil. :)

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:15:00 +0000

Stumbled Upon your blog today – love it!
As a German (living in Berlin) I can honestly say I didn’t even know that something like dusting spray existed. Traditionally, people here use specific dust rags made from some soft fabric. I use Swiffer dust cloths – not exactly environmentally friendly since they’re single use only but I hate dusting and can’t stand it when you wipe over something only to see the dust fly all over the place, so at least the Swiffers keep the dust attached to the themselves.
Oh, and you can buy microfiber cloths (and traditional dust rags and Swiffers, too) in every drugstore. They’re with the other cleaning supplies and they come for all kinds of different jobs (floor, dusting, windows etc.).