My Top 10 Dusting Tips | How to Dust Properly

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Looking to learn how to dust properly? Cleaning Expert Melissa Maker is here to help you step your dusting game up, save you time and get better results with these 10 dusting hacks!
My Top 10 Dusting Tips:
0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Always Dry Dust
2:01 - Use The Right Tools
3:30 - Vacuum Last
4:48 - The Feather Duster
5:48 - Remove, Dust & Replace
6:31 - Top to Bottom
6:59 - 8 Sided Folding Trick
8:02 - High Dusting
8:49 - Vacuum Issues
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[@ellennash8077]

Thanks!

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks, Ellen!

[@sparkytoday8455]

I always vacuum last EXCEPT in the bathrooms; vacuum first, otherwise when water gets on the floor tile while rinsing out bathtub, shower stall, etc. you might have a gooey mess of hair, pet fur, and dust which sticks to the vacuum and causes more work. Thank you for all your tips!

[@Plethorality]

exactly.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Good point.

[@Plethorality]

@@quintonnava1441 shudder...

[@patsyw4141]

Common sense 😌

[@chrys2953]

Yep, I clean houses for a living, and this is what I do as well.

[@alicev.3143]

I am absolutely convinced that dusting should be done with a damp microfiber. I rinse the cloth out and squeeze the water out to dust everything. Otherwise, the dry microfiber kicks most of the dust into the air. Just dust where a sun beam is streaming in your window and you’ll see it. The damp cloth catches it all.

[@Plethorality]

i wipe with a slightly damp cloth, then, if its really humid, i wipe it dry. sometimes i use a feather duster, but only for fragile things in particular areas. not in general grotsville sections.

[@dwandascott3947]

As an allergy sufferers I am very surprised someone would recommend dry dusting. I would be ill constantly if I ever dry dusted. Soooo she is WRONG

[@Plethorality]

@@dwandascott3947 yes. and vacuuming can be better for dry dusting, not flicking stuff about.

[@staceyb.5878]

This is the only way I do it, damp microfiber. I can clean up the "slury" as she says, no problem

[@dwandascott3947]

@@staceyb.5878 me too 👍🏽

[@ImmortalDraylo]

While all of this is great advice, hopefully people understand that dust is INEVITABLE. You will *NEVER* have a fuilly clean spotless house... never! So don't stress so much about dust, its a part of life and we have immune systems for a reason. Do sufficient cleaning so its not horrible or smelly etc, but worrying about every spec of dust will just drive you insane.

[@luluisfunny]

sure but some people have allergies!

[@einz_10]

@@luluisfunnyExactly, i need to dust every 2 days ugh

[@Divan000]

Only people with OCD, stress so much about dust.

[@keithbates598]

Really enjoy your vlogs, you know your cleaning. My Grandma was a stickler for a clean home. She retired down in Florida and would help ppl who couldn't clean their homes anymore. My Grandma was my best friend, supported me and always had my back. I miss her everyday, her name Mary Mehringer. My Grandparents are from Hungary. Joan Bates ❤

[@LaceyKeithbeauty]

I've been binging on your videos for the last 2 days! I can't thank you enough for this channel and all of the detail you put into your uploads! I got married last year and moved in with my husband who owns a 111 year old home. I lived with my parents up until I was married so entering a home that I needed to keep clean on a daily basis was extremely overwhelming. I've been there almost a year now and feel like I'm finally getting a handle on everything. These videos have been so inspiring over the last couple days and have given me the push to clean the places I haven't been able to get to yet. THANK YOU!

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@ketchupy3824]

I take VERY good care of my vacuum, having been educated by MM to do so. It makes me glad to know that the machine is clean and functioning properly, as well as getting a longer lifespan out of my vacuum, which saves me money in the long run.

[@cleanmyspace]

I couldn't agree more.

[@marymanicone2628]

Love this "show"!! Just learned the CORRECT way to dust. Had no idea there were actual benefits in doing so. Way to go, Ms. Makers!!

[@carlogle6207]

A 12 min dusting video was worth the watch. Actually, I learned quite a bit. Thanks

[@rashmikakani3326]

Have been following the 8 sided folding trick since my childhood. Perfect utilization of cleaning cloth!

[@peachybuttercrunch4409]

it makes sense...i used to do it out of want of efficiency...chore time could be play time to a kid

[@RedandWhite26]

This has come at the PERFECT TIME I really needed this so bad!

[@colleenpattullo6515]

The most helpful thing for dusting is to have the air ducts cleaned in your home. I bought and remodeled an old home. It had been a rental for many years. When we had Stanley steamer clean the air ducts I was horrified by the before photos. The dust in my home has greatly diminished. I will have it done at least every 5 years!

[@tedfarmer8510]

We are in same boat. Old farm houses are hard to keep clean. The renters before did nothing.

[@andreatalsma4660]

I just started watching your videos a couple of weeks ago when my friend asked if I would like a job cleaning her home. Game changer!!! Such great tips snd I am now even more obsessed with baking soda! You had mentioned essential oils in the vacuum filter, so last week I actually washed the filter for my central vac 😷 and sprinkled it with some peppermint and geranium oil. 😃. Thanks for all your great tips

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks, Andrea!

[@christinalomeli3171]

Girl, you are in for a treat! Melissa and clean my space is the absolute best!

[@benefactionhindrance]

We the KZbin community are lucky to have you.

[@colleenpattullo6515]

I just cleaned my vacuum. By the way when my vacuum filters are really dirty I’ve found putting them in my wash machine on gentle cycle is the way to go!! Does a great job. I could never get all the dirt out. Now they are clean and the spinning leaves them dry faster! So far they have not been damaged by this method!

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@sylviessocialcorner4250]

I prefer watching this KZbin channel than Andrea Jean Cleaning channel. Keep it up. I’ve been watching Melissa since 2012 or 2013. First video I watched of hers was when I was house sitting my grandparents house and I had a pot overflowing on my grandparents glass top stove. My grandmother is a neat freak. You grab a dish and you use it and you wash it. It does not sit in the sink waiting to be washed. So whatever I had in a pan was overflowing, it burned the stovetop and I panicked. I searched on KZbin how to fix this problem and I came across the clean my space channel. Melissa saved me from being in trouble. Thank you Melissa, you are a godsend.

[@abbysheridan1429]

I totally did! Got the towels to got with my hair towels. So excited to get them in the mail. That bathrobe is calling me.😎

[@tjj5337]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you so much. I have cleaned my kitchen and bathroom thanks to your motivation. I am clueless about cleaning and you are a big help

[@catherineottilio3273]

Thank you again! I could not figure out why my vacuum was spitting back dust, etc, and to make matters worse my daughter and I just threw out her vacuum instead of maintenance as you just explained. Thank you. I even cleaned my car today.. you inspired me.. and I feel mentally better! Catherine

[@nancyilfrey56]

I just THOUGHT I knew how to clean until I found your channel! Thank you for all the great info. I use two different vacuums. My main is a central vac built into my house. I love it! No dirty air coming out because the collection unit is in the garage. For little clean ups, I have a cordless that the kids can easily use (bonus!)

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@olympicslondon2012]

I am from Dhaka, Bangladesh and dusting needs to be done every other day here. The place is a lot more dusty than the western cities. Your channel helped me a lot mastering this regular task. I even got your microfiber clothes this year :D

[@maciamp11]

Very helpful tips and tricks! Thank you Melissa

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

I'm so glad I purchased a Henry vacuum because my floors in my kitchen used to be so dusty from when I swept, but since I've been using henry, I don't even get dust that builds up underneath the chair legs anymore because it's so handy to have the hose to get into corners and the air quality is so much better in my house because I use it everyday over a broom.

[@frederickvanpelt6393]

Thank you, I was hoping to find a video that explained everything I needed to know about dusting and there you are. Really well done.

[@queencupcake09]

Ok ok ok! I just tested out the microfiber cloth for dusting using the 8 part folding method and it worked great! I used to use the traditional dusters, which always grossed me out because they would always get super dirty. The microfiber cloth can easily be thrown in the washing machine. 😁 Another great part about the microfiber cloth is that I noticed a lot less dust flying thru the air when dusting lol Btw cleaning from top to bottom is hard for me because old habits die hard.

[@Simplyluvly]

These tips really help me a lot. I hate dusting so much because I live in tropical country where dusting is so hard to be cleaned and comes up everyday :(

[@macburninman17]

This is blessed info as I want to improve my cleaning techniques. Throughout this year I've been renovating to improve the quality of my home but thats messy in itself

[@themrs.howell]

Great tips and several things I’d never thought of … thanks! I have used your microfiber cloths for years … they’re the best IMO!

[@merinmathew6211]

You look so happy whenever you clean Melissa! Love your content!

[@cleanmyspace]

Aww, thank you!

[@karenbochinski]

Thanks for these wonderful professional tips. I always learn something new from your shows

[@SinnyKitty]

I love watching these and hearing that I'm following all those professional tips and knowing I'm doing a great job at cleaning😄 I still hate dusting though it's my least favorite

[@cleanmyspace]

We all have a least favourite chore 😊

[@SinnyKitty]

@@cleanmyspace What's your least favorite and how do you make it easier for yourself to tackle it?

[@2731tanya]

Me too!! I have a dog so it is almost a daily chore. 😜😔

[@moetocafe]

windows are much worse, on top of my list

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Love this girl & her videos, I've learned a lot from these videos!

[@maurakennedy5952]

It's the thought of dusting that puts me of when it's done it's such a relief you wonder why you did not do it in first place good video thanks

[@aakar88]

Melissa is the best! Try all her high quality products!

[@emilyerojas]

Cleaned my vacuum over the summer! Took apart the hose and everything 🤩

[@cleanmyspace]

Nice one.

[@nicolenunya6856]

Excellent video. Thank you for the information. The micro fiber trick is going to change my cleaning game for sure!!!

[@nadz8911]

I use to work for 5 star hotel, I was teached to have a damp cloth to dust always. Using dry cloth is just moving the dust around into air. The moisture in cloth makes the dust to stick to it totally makes sense.

[@jonmusselwhite2839]

The purpose of water is to trap some of the dust in a fabric (like cotton) that isn't capable of efficiently trapping dust on its own. You don't need water at all when you use a microfiber terry cloth rag because it traps more dust even without water. It doesn't just kick dust up like a dry cotton rag does. By avoiding water, you also avoid the side-effect of it, which is a dust slurry that can get left behind when you use a damp cloth. Also, by using microfiber you avoid leaving behind lint from your cleaning rag. So you're right if you are comparing a dry cotton rag with a damp cotton rag, but not when you are comparing a dry microfiber terry cloth rag with a wet cotton rag, for example.

[@lllowkee6533]

I agree.

[@art4Dppl]

Thank you! Love to hear the waste-saving tips on materials

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

I have been watching your videos for the past 10 years. And you look younger every day !

[@LouLou-22]

I've cleaned my vacuum last week. I tend to do regular (every week) because its easy & I love the smell when you have done it or while your doing if you put essential oils on the filter 😉❤🙌 xxx

[@MisstyG]

7:55. Wow! She is amazing! I have never met anyone who understood the "eight surface" thing, that is my biggest life-hack! I use it with everything!

[@sandrab8795]

Very informative. Goes to show,even old dogs like me can still learn new tricks.

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

I'm always learning something new on your vids, can't wait for your next upload, Melissa.

[@justingardner7927]

I just discovered this channel. I would have never guessed that trick with folding the cloth. I'm hooked

[@baksoBoy]

My god I had no idea thwre were so many methods and tips for dusting. I had apparently done a pretty conciderable amount of things wrong my entire life! I can't say for sure yet since I haven't tried out anything mentioned urt, but I am pretty confident that this bideo just improved the ease of cleaning fpr me conciderably!

[@rivervine]

It cracks me up to see Canadians celebrate Black Friday, but I’m here for it! God knows I need a couple more cleaning cloths.

[@LaurennM360]

I needed that reminder to clean my vacuum filters. Thanks. Now it will run like a dream when it’s ready to use again :D

[@afrikanboy123]

Watched a ton of videos, but this one is certainly the best i've seen! Thanks alot!

[@julietannOsfan1972]

I've got a Henry hoover & the only thing I really need to clean is to change the bag. I love my Henry, especially his smiley face:) I always use a feather duster when I'm dusting & then I polish with Pledge etc afterwards.

[@AmandaD33]

I always learn something new! Thanks. I originally came here to help me clean up a specific mess and then I found many tips and I stayed for years 😁 I have the cloths, I want more because it is great quality.

[@cleanmyspace]

Great to hear, Amanda! Thank you for all the support.

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

If I was your son...only thing I'd be doing is being at home doing what you tell me to do with no back talk or arguing. I'd do all of the cleaning so you don't have to worry with it! I'd help out in all other areas. My only happiness would be to obey you and make you happy!

[@nozztozz]

The tip to use a dry microfiber cloth to dust was life-changing! I tried it when I was listening and it worked like magic and goes really fast. No residing necessary. The key is to use a good quality microfiber cloth like makers😉

[@cardo1111]

Like the microfiber folding trick, it is often used in auto detailing 👍🏽

[@cellachic4442]

Love your videos. You remind me of my cousin who can talk for a very long time without really smiling and I just find that impressive.

[@cleanmyspace]

Oh really?! I never noticed that before.

[@Vikki4054]

Thank you for the reminder to clean my vacuum!!

[@caulinaleacock]

Your cleaning tips are definite. ❤

[@gingerlawson9612]

Getting ready to deep clean before setting up Christmas and enjoyed reviewing how to dust, and vac. I clean out my vac each time I use it. I go to the garage where my husband has a air compressor and after using the vac I empty out the bin and filter and I use the air on the filter and do a quickie on the bin before putting it back together for the next time. Every quarter I do the same but add washing out the bin and change the filter for another four months.

[@cleanmyspace]

Awesome work, Ginger 👏🏼

[@peachybuttercrunch4409]

you have been an inspiration with your good ideas and logic.😉thanks

[@roxannevogt4536]

I lost you several months ago and today you popped up on my feed again! Yaaa!!!

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@nathanielaranda8407]

vacuum cleaners are my passion! I will say that bagged vacuum cleaners are the best at containing dust and keep 99% of the dust out of the room with good ones. the good vacuum cleaners I highly recommend are all bagged but they are, Melie, Sebo, Riccar, Oreck and Kirby. you can use your vacuum cleaners for dusting and I do. I have a Kirby vacuum that has a gentle brush for dusting I don't dust with my vacuum all the time but I would say if you have a thick layer of dust, use your vacuum because you don't want to kick up that much dust. also its a good idea to use your vacuum to dust at least once a month to really clean out dust in your home. don't forget about your central heating and air system, that has lots of dust too. vacuum the vents every 6 months and change your filters at least once every 3 months

[@justinjablonski972]

Awesome tips! Thank you.

[@buildanadventure]

This is all so helpful, thank you!

[@Remie79]

The cloth folding tip is nice!

[@user-arujono]

Never thought I'd be watching a video like this. Thanks!

[@amietee8125]

Always practical and informative..... Thanks!!

[@cleanmyspace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancyjb7080]

This was a great video and very useful information; glad I checked it out today and can take advantage of the sale- love Maker's Clean microfiber clothes; I clean my dyson vacuum regularly- else I have some clogging issues - I had to do a major clean recently

[@Karen-jp1ns]

It takes a lot of time to clean a Dyson. I soak it and keep spraying water through it. There's nothing mechanical in the cylinder so water doesn't damage it

[@mariacarman6530]

Thanks for the four fold trick!!!!!

[@michelemonet7616]

Wow, great tips! Thanks so much!

[@cleanmyspace]

Of course! That's what I'm here for.

[@g.palmer]

THE best dusting video ever!

[@LouLou-22]

Thank you Melissa!!! 🙌🙌🙌 Plus I ❤ the advice you give if we have pets!!! I've got a dog that molts absolutely molts all year round. Thanx again Melissa!!! 😍❤😍❤🙌 xxx

[@Luyben86]

This video finally made me order a new filter for my vacuum...thanks for the reminder, Melissa!

[@cleanmyspace]

You are so welcome!

[@cassandrahillis2441]

I cleaned my vacuum about a year ago, I believe, because it was threatening me saying it needed to be done. ^.^; Clearly, I should make this more of a regular maintenace thing. Thanks for all the tips. While most of this it seems my mom taught me right, I did learn a bit more from you. I look forward to checking out more of your videos.:-D

[@nightfallgaming535]

Thank you, I needed this.

[@ChristianMusic852]

Hi ! I love watching your videos on cleaning to laundry etc. You sold me on the Dyson V8 Absolute vacuum and I have to say it was money well spent, thank you . I also bought quite a few of your microfiber cloths, which I absolutely love. My question is when using the vacuum is it necessary to clean the filters after every use ? I know that may sound like a dumb question, but this is my first time ever owning a Dyson, I have always wanted one, but they were so pricey, and I found myself in a position where I could finally afford one. Thank you so much for your videos and I have found that I have been doing some things wrong when it comes to cleaning.

[@myemptynest5]

I love your channel and always look forward to your videos.

[@kristiknine4329]

Love your channel! I clean (dust) the upstairs one week and down the next! 😃

[@cleanmyspace]

Nice one.

[@lena5633]

1 thank you. This is literally how I was taught to dust. You know every Saturday 😫 as a kid., but as an adult I lied to my self about the disposable dusters. So now here I go with real dusting again

[@liedjesuitmijnrugzak9845]

Hi Melissa, thank you for this video! I have a question. How often should you dust your home?

[@NYandAZ]

I am loving your jeans!! If you see this, or if anyone else knows, what brand and style are the jeans? They’re sooo cute and looks so comfortable!! Must have. ❤️🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@stevendgrissom1968]

Good presentation. And I've been doing it right.

[@mathanghidevaraja9919]

Superb tips 👍🏻

[@QUEEN-bw2rm]

Excellent information 💯👏💥💥🏆

[@pragnapravallika2079]

Amazing tips

[@draelon]

Hah, 17 cats and 4 dogs (one dog is a rescue foster) with all hardwood floors here. My “vacuum sandwich” is more of a “multilayer.” I vacuum, general clean/tidy & clean ceiling fan blades, vacuum again, get the battery Stihl blower from the garage and get stuff out from under the furniture, off the walls/dust collectors, vacuum again, then hit the walls with with a dry microfiber mop and microfiber furniture… then I vacuum cat towers individually and vacuum again….. then I damp mop the floor. The vacuum dumps of pet hair fill up half the trash can, the vacuums are cleaned after (cut out stuck pet hair on movables, and filters cleaned), and that’s every Sunday. Pro-tip: hit the clumps of pet hair you can see with the “wand” so they don’t have a chance to get stuck in the wheels. Really helps a lot. Again, with this many pets, I basically have to do it every Sunday. The kids rooms… that’s a battle because the whole upstairs is carpeted and it’s difficult to get them to clean well enough for me to shampoo and reduce the dust trapped in the carpet once a month or so. Edit: I have a background including hazmat incident response and remediation (including planning for radioisotope clean up) so I go a little overboard, but if I don’t with a couple of weeks of only vacuuming, the wife and kids are complaining of allergies and other respiratory issues. Also, thankfully, all of my intake vents to the HVAC are up higher (none on the floor) so my high merv filters usually still last 4-5 months with all that cleaning. Also, I have two roombas running daily, hah!

[@yasminjamal2970]

I love watching you all the time. Could you please tell me how to clean decorative plants.

[@dewiialjoe711]

Very great tips

[@mariami2670]

I clean it each time I use and I do everything that you said in this video

[@dan28011]

I love your videos. great work

[@cleanmyspace]

Thank you, Dan! ❤️

[@nmartin5551]

Thanks for tips!!

[@aubers2006]

You are a life saver ❤

[@teriteri4971]

Just replaced the two filters in my vacuum. One is a cylinder foam piece and the other is a flat filter in the bottom. Didn't do more than that, but I can tell already it smells better and works better 😌

[@lllowkee6533]

Me too. My Kenmore has these filters. I’ve stocked up on the small filters. I can buy the hepa filter bags at Target, but not brand name.

[@janetnewbill291]

Laugh out loud it's time to clean mine!! Thanks for the tips I actually learned a co u ple of things I don't do right!!! and I have a couple houses I clean So this helps!! I'm going to buy some more microfiber clothes...I love the ones I have!!!!

[@MyTootsie12]

I have been watching your videos before I celan each room and really appreciate your information and it makes me want to clean. LOL I would like a video how to really clean my self-cleaning oven because it doesn't do a good job and it says to remove racks. I see you have a video how to do just that. Really appreciated video on how to clean Dyson stick vacuum

[@eversolooney]

I actually schedule vacuum cleanings once a month. I clean the bin, both filters, both rollers and wipe the machine down. Haven't seen your how to clean a vac video, so am curious if that's been enough lol.

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

We clean our vacuums before spring cleaning, after spring cleaning, fall cleaning, after Christmas and any other time they need it. By “we” I mean my husband cleans them - I write the task on his chore list and he happily takes them apart to clean all of the filters, brushes, etc.. I vacuum and he maintains our equipment. 😍

[@franciscocontreras4450]

I like how you change outfits in your videos or add clips with different outfits, similar to music videos... I notice that the most in music videos, great job, that's how the professionals are doing it. 👍 #ThinkCleanThinkGreen

[@BuzzyBee11]

@Clean My Space I'm watching this from Australia. You have truly changed my attitude to cleaning. I love your videos. Thank you soooo much 😘 9:25 Just a handy tip. I would empty and wash clean really dirty cloths outside, not in the kitchen or bathroom sink. Clogging up the drains over time might be an issue?

[@sarminsumi1049]

Awesome 👌

[@AllyCakes12]

I don't mind cleaning but I LOATHE dusting!! Ty for the video.

[@redhorse8018]

I love your show. big fan here

[@feashaboo]

thank you for your videos, they've been so helpful! question - do your nails catch on microfiber cloths? I HATE how it feels so I haven't switched over. 😅