I HATE dusting! Any suggestions?? Also, what’s the best thing to clean bathroom fixtures?? I have shiny brass fixtures in my tub and shower and they look TERRIBLE. What do you recommend?? Thanks.
Debbie
Baton Rouge
Dusting can be the most frustrating household chore. You wipe and wipe all the surfaces, then turn around and the dust has found it's way back in a few hours. This happens because when we dust, the particles are released into the air and settle back to the surfaces.
A good vacuum is one of the most effective dusting tools we have, because it traps and holds dust so it can be removed from the premises. You can use a vacuum dusting brush for everything from hard floors and furniture to lampshades and woodwork. Just make sure the bags, filters, gaskets and sales are in good shape, so dust really is gathered up by the machine and not just blown back into the air as you vacuum.
When you hand-dust, you also need to collect and hold the dust, and you can’t do that with just any old rag. At Merry Maids, we use microfiber cloths to trap and remove dirt. No matter what tool you’re using, you always want to dust from top to bottom, and be sure to fold the dusty side inward when one side of your cloth gets loaded up.
Now for the brass fixtures. To polish solid brass, use a cream brass polish or one of the convenient polish-in-a-rope products. These polishes coat the brass with a thin film of oil to help retard future tarnishing. For plated brass, avoid the more abrasive cream polishes as they will eventually wear through the plating and expose the metal underneath.
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Before following any of the cleaning information, methods, advice or suggestions above, always test a small area that is less visible first. Also, you should consult the manufacturer's care instructions and warnings before trying any of the above. Due to the general nature of the advice in this material, neither Merry Maids, L.P.®, nor its individual franchises assumes any responsibility or accepts liability for any loss, damage or injury, which may be incurred as a result of any action inspired by information, advice or suggestions through this material.
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