Nothing is worse than when you leave your windows open, and the cool air brings in the dust from outside. Especially if you just dusted a few days and now you have to do it all over again.

Are there any tricks to keeping dust out of your little apartment without having to always pull out your duster? You’re in luck there is!

We found an article that lays out eight different ways you can make your home a dust-free zone. Best part? All of them are easy to do!

8 Simple Secrets to a Forever Dust-Free Home

Written by Brittney Morgan
Posted by ApartmentTherapy.com

Dust with Microfiber Cloths

If you typically dust with a feather duster or rags from old t-shirts, consider making the switch to microfiber cloths. According to Molly Maid, feather dusters and cotton cloths tend to push dust around, while microfiber material is made up of tiny wedges that trap dust and dirt. Microfiber cloths also leave behind less streaking and residue.

Use a Vacuum with a HEPA Filter Weekly

This is especially important for allergy sufferers—vacuums with HEPA or high-efficiency particulate air filters are recommended for people with dust allergies because, according to Consumer Reports, they trap the molecules and air that come in so they don’t go back out into the air. And vacuuming at least once a week will help keep dust (which inevitably ends up on the floor) from accumulating too much.

Swap Out Your Blinds

Slatted blinds tend to collect dust and can be difficult to clean, so if you live in a high-dust household, it might be worth switching to window treatments that are lightweight and easier to clean. Allergy & Air suggests washable synthetic curtains or cleanable roller shades—but if you must keep your blinds, be sure to vacuum them and wipe them down once a week.

Invest in an Air Purifier (and Place it Properly)

Speaking of windows, that’s where you should be placing your air purifier if you have one or plan on investing in one. According to Allergy & Air, this helps trap dust and air contaminants right as they come in from outside, ultimately stopping them from building up. Your air purifier, like your vacuum, should also feature a HEPA filter.

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