Angela Brown's Top 10 Dusters (House Cleaning)

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Well here it is, Angela Brown's Top 10 list playlist highlighting cleaning products, equipment, conferences, books, podcasts, apps, and other resources to grow your cleaning business. kzbin.info/aero/PLh1fKdNH3piS2lvN0W5oHrDVeTAgI4NXe

[@lauriemyers3]

Am I weird that I watch your videos for entertainment purposes? They’re so satisfying!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL. Thanks. There are so many more things on KZbin that are truly entertaining - if this is where you land - I'm just honored. Thank you.

[@AChickandaDuck]

I do too! 😄

[@devendrasinghrathore9689]

Me too

[@Yojimbokun]

Wow, came here looking for duster recommendations. Did NOT disappoint.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Let me know which one you end up purchasing! Thanks for stopping by. :-)

[@Yojimbokun]

@@AskAngelaBrown the critter, the mini and the big red. 😆

[@Nomadunlimited]

Never thought a video about dusters would make me happy.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you enoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@tourjoursv]

Your suggestion of the Swiffer duster changed my LIFE. Makes cleaning my house kinda fun! I plan to try your other suggestions. Thank you for all you do for us and being so wonderful!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@glassanddiaphane]

This is fascinating, I didn't know so many types of dusters existed! Thank you so much for this video, I have many small decorations at home and didn't know how to properly dust them. I now know I need a couple of tools to make my cleaning rutine more efective and frequent!

[@bluestar.8938]

I'm glad you got your Pompoms and your Statica. Thank you : )

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL. Me too. The first several years of my business the Statica (equivalent) could be found at the Dollar Store. I used them instead of Swiffers because they also trapped the dust.

[@marycahill546]

Thank you once gain for your great advice. There are lots of cleaner videos here on KZbin but your site is the best, reliable info and everything explained very clearly.

[@jcoopes5604]

I love that you name your equipment, it makes cleaning fun. Self therapy to talk out issues is what I do when I clean!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you and what you do is also great!

[@avapilsen]

Thanks so much foe this. I'm 22, and my mom's out of the country. She's left me with taking care of my younger siblings and a good, old BIG HOUSE to clean. I appreciate you breaking everything down.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome! And kudos to you for taking care of your home and siblings while your mom is away. 🙌🙂😮

[@amyfeazel9772]

This is very good information that way when I’m cleaning a vacation home or my own house. I can really use this idea

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad it was informative, thanks for watching!

[@ruthmcnamara6018]

I love your show Angela, I have learned a lot. Thank you so much.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much! You just made my day. 😍

[@KennyFishbone]

Awesome! Thanks Bought a house that was recently remodeled. Went to clean it before movingin.....it was clean clean clean! I mean spotless....dust free..baseboards, corners, blinds..top of the refrigerator! Now I'm trying to keep it like that! Thanks again

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That is awesome! I'm sure you will do a great job at keeping it the same way. Enjoy your new home!

[@suzanamiklosova]

After seeing your video, I am pretty sure that nothing in my life made me happy this much as dusters makes you happy :D Just amazing, thank you Angela! You are goddes of cleaning tools. (I hope that I wrote it correctly)

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL, it's all about appreciating the little things. A good duster will go a long way! Thanks for the kind words. 🥰

[@VintageHippie78]

I have a very high-ceiling stairwell in my home and dust sticks to the walls horribly. As I age, I've had trouble cleaning up there. This DocaPole and microfiber duster did the trick quickly and the stairwell looks better than ever. This is an amazing tool. Thanks for speaking about it. Saved my neck from slipping on the stairs, too. Well worth the money for me.

[@tessjones5987]

This was the greatest list and fabulose information. Thank you.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad it was informative, thanks for watching!

[@kathydoss9171]

I just have microfiber cloths and mittens. I want a couple of these you showed so bad! I must get another cleaning job so I can buy me new toys! I get excited over strange things lol

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hahaha...I know the feeling! Thanks for watching!

[@selinaling9715]

Thank you so much!! Love it!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I'm glad you like it, thanks for watching!

[@cactusrose9601]

Thank you for sharing your expertise on what really works for dusting. I just ordered some new dusting tools, and I wish I’d seen this first!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! I'm glad the was helpful!🙂

[@Love2livelife]

Hello Angela, I’ve got five products . They ran out of tubes . Can’t wait to try them and other cleaning products including the caddy bag that you love , got two of those that I ordered from other videos . Thank you ! 🦋

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Awesome! Thank you for your feedback and thank you for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗

[@bsmith9326]

You make me happy!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It makes me happy that you spent a few minutes here with me! 😊

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome. I appreciate you watching.

[@AustinOmoria]

thank you

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂

[@lorax210]

Terrific video! I'm looking for the best and fewest dusters for cleaning my home... what would you be your picks and why? Thanks so much!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

My favorite for most cleaning is the Swiffer Duster 360. It's versatile, traps and holds dust and is great for most surfaces.

[@katerinakireitseu467]

Thank you for all this tips so much!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome!

[@DiffuserDudeAromatherapy]

I have the doca pole duster at work and its blue and I call it my Marge Simpson duster...lol!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hahaha...that's great! Thanks for sharing!😄

[@joanavaldovinos17]

You’re so cute “tubes, big red, pom-poms, happy fingers” 😂

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hahaha...thanks!!

[@mateomoreno331]

Amazing! Just the video I needed

[@AskAngelaBrown]

So glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@jessicakatharine3033]

I felt like sneezing just from watching

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Lol...thanks for watching!

[@Asdzaa1]

Hi Angela, I am very grateful for your knowledge and how you choose to share with everyone tips & tools to make our time cleaning efficient and productive! Not to mention fun and easy-er. :) I would like to know more about cleaning high vaulted ceilings with landings. A lot of dust and what seems to be cooking grease & cob webs build up in the nooks & crannies. Yuck! Would appreciate any guidance. Thank you Angela. 🙏🏽

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi and thanks for your kind words. If you have cooking grease in high vaulted ceilings you may need to hire a painting company that owns scaffolding or stilts and is trained to work in the rafters to clean it for you.

[@TheCelestialhealer]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️genius as usual.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for the feedback and the stars, you are awesome!😊

[@firstnamelastname9631]

More questions than answers. 2 to warm up: are all the dusters disposable -how do you clean them? Some are used in greasy objects like keyboard and consoles. Many of the dusters do the same job -do you really walk around with ostrich feathers in your backpocket looking for a piano?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

No to the ostrich feather duster. Here is an updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Tbn5mGjqiKaK8 and in this there are 3 dusters we do use all the time, and 3 we use mostly on deep cleans. One we leave at the customer's home to prevent cross contamination. If one duster will do the job, don't carry 2. And yes, to disposable dusters to prevent cross-contamination from house to house as a professional cleaner.

[@cosmicpowwow]

why am i REALLY that excited to buy a duster!?? lmao i cant wait until mine comes in. my house needs a good dustin'! he he thanks Angela :)

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I can definitely relate to this!😄 Glad to be helpful!

[@donnamays117]

I would like the big red with a ceiling high extension.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

OXO does have a 3 piece kit with the extension. Check it out here: amzn.to/3MvroUe (paid link)

[@v73c]

Great information. I didn't see a link for the second item; compact electrostatic (pocket) duster. Can you help me out?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Sure, here is the paid link amzn.to/3Iw2dzT for the electrostatic pocket duster. They are a game changer. 👍

[@jeffo9396]

This might be a dumb question, but can a vacuum hose suck up the dust that gets accumulated on the Swiffer Duster? Or is the dust trapped inside the duster so well that even a powerful enough vacuum wouldn't be able to suck the dust out? It seems to be the most efficient duster, but wouldn't want to keep buying refills all the time.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I haven’t tried it. If you do, please keep me posted on what happens : )

[@avapilsen]

Any updates? I'd really like to know. Thanks.

[@soehokgie]

I don't know, judging from it looks, it seems quite difficult to get vacuumed. I smashed it into a pot outdoor, just like what u do wit car carpets. It helps a bit. It would pick up dust a bit more. I did the "smashing" 2-3 times before i gave up.

[@carlwheeler3403]

I enjoy your videos, great tips. I have a 10 ft by 10 ft built in book shelf full of books that desparately needs to be dusted. I'm trying to figure out the best approach for this. The shelves are about 12 inches apart so there is only about 1 to 2 inches between the books and the shelf above them. Any tips? Thanks.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Is it possible to take everything off the shelves and dust the shelves empty? Then dust the books as you replace them on the shelves.

[@n2-]

What do you recommend for dusting/cleaning chandeliers that gets between the Curley Q’s without getting caught up, doesn’t knock around the glass shade, and gets the dust/bugs out of upturned glass shades?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I prefer the Swiffer duster because of it's patented trap and lock technology. If it is a fragile chandelier - we may not clean it at all depending on the scope of the job, but if it's an easy job and we can do is safely with a Swiffer duster, we do.

[@alicianegrete6162]

What kind of pants do you use for work? ?

[@yeryang5792]

Where are you dusting to? Meaning, IF you dust it into the air/ room wouldnt the dust just continue to circulate there room? And if it stays on the brush, how and where do you shake the brush

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Microfiber and Swiffers will trap the dust in the duster itself. A feather duster just pushes the dust to the floor. I'm not a fan of the feather duster except for really hard to dust trinkets where a swiffer will get caught on hinges, engravings or 3d designs that pull the fibers out. For that the feather duster is actually better and then you vacuum it all up. Does that make sense?

[@jaclynramsier5271]

Do you use any dusting sprays ever?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Not unless the client requests it. We primarily use damp cloths and dry dusters.

[@cindy1274]

Thanks for info. Angela what about floor fan?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

How are you using the floor fan? Are you extracting water from carpet cleaning?

[@christinemadrazo6755]

Thanks for sharing.

[@emilyc9380]

I love the little dusting brush! I use a paint brush😂 one of those would probably look more professional.

[@kathydoss9171]

A soft, small paintbrush would be useful. Great idea!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@bsmith9326]

Hum, my go to duster is my lambs wool fluffy. While using it, I take it outside and hit it on the side of the house to clean it off. I also vacuum it clean with the crevice attachment and I will give it a shampoo when it gets dirty. Curious to know why it didn’t make your top 10. It has to be #11😀

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hmm...interesting! This is good to know, thanks for sharing! Might have to check this out.

[@SuperPaulLouis]

Thanks for the recommendations, Angela. The DocaPole is exactly what I need for hard to reach places in my home.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Sweet. It's just what I need in my home too. We're twins. :-)

[@SuperPaulLouis]

@@AskAngelaBrown We're duster doppelgängers. ;-)

[@cashmerelover]

I use a similar version of the Swiffer Duster, except mine’s blue. However, it just makes the dust be lifted onto the air and fall right back into the furniture. Maybe I’m doing something wrong? Any tips? Thank you for such informative video!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

The Swiffer Duster has a trap and lock technology that holds the dust it picks up so you are not just swishing it around. Try one and let me know how it compares to the one you are using. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the price of the Swiffer Dusters at first - until I figured out how much time (i.e. money) it was costing me to dust areas two and three times because the dusters I was using was just pushing dust around creating more work.

[@susanspianostudio7057]

Maybe I missed it but how often should I change my Swiffer duster head? I am a home owner not a professional cleaner. Thanks!

[@Jasruler]

Susan's Homeschool when dust starts to fall out instead of getting trapped in the fibers you change the head.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Good way to put it, James!

[@adbs717]

Hi Angela, great informing video, which one would you recommend for (polished ebony) high gloss finish piano? Do you have recommend microfiber cloth as well for cleaning high gloss finish? Would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[@AskAngelaBrown]

A chamois microfiber like this amzn.to/3g0Hsgo is a great cleaning/polishing cloth that won't require any chemicals. Please don't use any chemicals on a gloss finish piano.

[@adbs717]

I see, I’m against animal cruelty, would you be kind enough to recommend any alternative for cloth ? Beside that what about duster is it ok to use before cloth? I’m afraid dust may scratch if rub it down with cloth (I really don’t want to scratch expensive grand piano (it’s pretty dusty already since I didn’t get to it yet) ? Thank you

[@angelasandoval1236]

Hello angela, great video!!! I actually have a question by any chance you have a video how to charge for three different Services of cleaning ????. I've been the housekeeper for 20 years in in about a month I'm going to open a a house cleaning services I'm kind of confused about how to charge for three different cleaning for example deep cleaning how much I can charge, depending how big is the house a Maintenance Cleaning also depending how big is the house Or it start out cleaning, meaning I'm going to clean this house that has been cleaned by other services but she wants to see how well I clean the house if I making any sense Let me know if you have a video like that cuz I went and went through all the videos and I cannot find it if you haven't make a video can you make like a video explaining those three different charges please thank you

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Here is a video playlist on pricing: kzbin.info/aero/PLh1fKdNH3piTmOH6a-XTQfIOB4o063XZz Hope you find these tips helpful. 👍

[@ema8909]

I'm so frustrated with dust. I dust a room, leave to do another room come back to the first room and the entire desk/computer/all surfaces have dust again. What am I doing wrong? (No ceiling fan, no draft, I used a Swiffer disposable) tyia duster) Is it because it was an Office full of computer equipment?

[@Nemanya77]

Why dont u try w microfiber cloth, old fashioned way, firstly a wet and secondly a dry one, and if it works, than u know a swiffer is not doing the job. For a touchy surfaces i.e. keyboard, damp brush and then a dry one.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Was there a fan blowing in the room you were dusting?

[@amyfeazel9772]

I clean vacation homes also

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That is great!

[@stephaniecarroll1770]

Angela, I can't get the new swiffer duster onto the handle. Any suggestions? Thank you, Stephanie

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Check out this video, I hope it helps: Swiffer Duster 360 Product - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF6rmpummMSoitU

[@cindy1274]

What's good to clean bed mattress with. For stain? The person I clean for .

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Are cleaning mattresses part of your contract? What type of stain is it?

[@jackswicegoodiii9227]

I'm going to try to find those pom pom dusters. Just got my granddaughters into Fraggle Rock and I'm hoping to convert those into a fraggle hat of sorts. Is there a link to a website where I can purchase those? The link provided doesn't look as rounded as the ones you were holding.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I'm sorry, but those are the ones I purchased. They did not look so rounded when I purchased them. Now they look like that due to use.

[@MountainsnVallies]

Angela Brown..can you please tell me how long we should have one of these dusters if it’s just our personal home we are using it for? Especially the kind that can’t be washed? And the swifter one do we throw out after one use? Thank you 😊

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Electrostatic dusters can be kept in your personal home or a client's home and used on computer and television screens. They can be kept as long as they are effective. The Swiffer dusters have replaceable heads that can be tossed after each home. If you are using one at home and you have to stop cleaning midway through a clean, you can put your Swiffer in a safe place like the laundry room and use it again when you finish your cleaning. They are disposable and meant to be tossed when the job is finished.

[@MountainsnVallies]

@@AskAngelaBrown thank you Angela!

[@kavyam.a2707]

Which is the best extendable cob web duster?? And which is also available in India

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you need something really long checkout the DocaPole. It might be available on Amazon in India. Here is a link to my Amazon store for you to checkout the details: www.amazon.com/dp/B07HGJW1LS?tag=onamzsavvyc03-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07HGJW1LS&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.35QQQDDG5FN3H

[@annesummers09]

How do clean the electrostatic duster?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Check out this article I found: www.thespruce.com/how-to-clean-a-feather-duster-5207465

[@Blue-Mo0n]

Is the blue swiffer as good as the yellow one?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Technically yes. I'm not a fan of it though because it is only one-sided. For me that is like driving a car with only two wheels - or wait, that would be a bicycle. Yes, it will still get you where you want to go, but using the right tool will help you do the job right the first time. 🙃

[@Blue-Mo0n]

@@AskAngelaBrown Thanks for replying. I am asking because where I live I can only buy the blue one :(

[@rabbitgregory9289]

Just before I throw away a dirty Swiffer, I use it to clean the cobwebs off outdoor light fixtures.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That's great! Thanks for sharing this tip!

[@JDY710]

Good

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks.

[@brianmckenzie6046]

I work as a cleaner at Hamilton bus station in Scotland

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I'll bet that is fascinating. Tell me more. :-)

[@dawnhernandez3633]

Do you dust first or last?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Dust first (except maybe for bathrooms if there is lots of hair and you're doing a first sweep with the vacuum.)

[@dawnhernandez3633]

@@AskAngelaBrown thanks 😊 🙏

[@GoddessHabits]

I’m trying to figure out how to clean my non-disposable duster. Its an electrostatic duster I think called “Quickie” - it gets so gross!

[@jackennis9533]

Do you like feather dusters?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

In the video, this is the ostrich feather duster I was using: amzn.to/3XoYk3O (paid link). Thank you for watching! Hope this helps. 🤗

[@dianne6046]

👩‍🌾🇦🇺 Hi Angela. I haven't contacted YOU for a while. ... I have a CHEAP finger duster..under $5. it's on a pole. when I went to wash it, it wouldn't go back on the pole, it stretched it. so how do I wash them.. i did wash it by hand. ..MAYBE TOO much water was left on it .👈👈

[@AskAngelaBrown]

YOu can wash them by hand or in the washing machine. Look for the care instructions to see if its machine washable.

[@meherunissarehman2490]

Where does one buy these from.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Links are usually in the show notes. Click on the "show more" button under any video we produce and links to the stuff we recommend are listed. If they are out of stock most sites will offer a replacement of the same type or similar product. Thanks for watching. :-)

[@terry7893]

Really, the bottom line question is.....where does the dust go once you wipe it up? None of these products are storage houses for dust. If you wipe up a lot of dust with a rag or other device, aren't you just redistributing it somewhere else a few minutes later? It's like the real question should be which one of these devices HOLDS the most dust before you wash it or throw it away. I would be against any product like Swiffer where I have to continually buy refills for it all the time.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

@terry7893 I think you hit the nail on the head about the dusters trapping and holding the dust rather than eliminating it - that would be a vacuum. And to your observation about the Swiffer Duster where you prefer reusable vs. disposable heads, check out this vendor (paid link amzn.to/3U5HiWT) who addressed that problem specifically with a product designed to work with the Swiffer handle.

[@terry7893]

@@AskAngelaBrown No, those are just silly shredded felt pieces. Have you ever used them? I've seen them before and maybe use something similar but they were junk.

[@iasimov6754]

I thought the feather dusters just scatter the dust into the air. Read it somewhere.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, the feather dusters don't have the trap and lock technology of the Swiffer dusters. There is a time and place for them - it's usually fragile items that are ornamental (think wire or intricate designs) where you can't get a Swiffer or microfiber duster into the nooks and crannies. Does that make sense?

[@vivekgupta4002]

How can u forget the Norpro lambswool duster ??? Strange...

[@AskAngelaBrown]

We are now in an era where professional house cleaners are moving to disposable dusters and dusters they can wash to prevent cross-contamination from house to house.

[@friedchickenchessemilos2687]

Ur cool

[@MrCoconutcat]

Thank you for the review and please watch one of my videos

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching the video. 🙂

[@MrCoconutcat]

@@AskAngelaBrown your welcome

[@freshyip]

WHERE CAN I FIND A WIFE LIKE YOU

[@AskAngelaBrown]

😆 Thank you for the compliment and for watching my video.

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

If you learn to clean like this, you will find a wonderful wife!

[@lizstevens6976]

Can you make a video for cleaning tools for pregnant people. Stuff where it doesn’t involve bending down? Bathroom, kitchen, dusting, pets, any information will help.

[@Nemanya77]

Try doing it from the knees, espc for under the furniture, and ajust the length of the stick for the convinience. Get a knee pads, and try, if u havent already.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZywZZh5ZZZ9h7c

[@brianmckenzie6046]

Hello angela -i am currently in prison what type of duster do you recommend to clean my cell😆

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Have you tried the Swiffer?

[@DJURBANBG]

she really likes cleaning dust though

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Who would have thought that you could create an empire based around removing dust? LOL.

[@DJURBANBG]

@@AskAngelaBrown i respect people who love and have passion for what are they doing !

[@whysoanger]

Tubes

[@woodywoodpecker9628]

Do your clients really expect you to dust their bikes?????

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You wouldn't believe the things some clients want dusted. Thanks for watching.