EEVILMURRAY Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 ... or something similar? Because my powers of dusting don't seem to that effective. I slam on the polish and rag it up, and afterwards I can even see more dust fighting for shelf space. It's like it's a purpose-made dust magnet. I've tried all the combinations, spraying on the shelf directly and spraying directly on the cloth. Even Sainsbury's own can't combat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Stop dusting. Then you never notice when the dust is dusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Well, I find the Swiffer Duster to be quite effective in removing layers of dust. You need to change the duster part regularly, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Do you mean you're using polish to dust things? If so I can tell you where you're going wrong, and you should just use a slightly damp cloth or piece of paper towel to hoover up the dust instead; ironically a hoover itself won't do much against fine surface dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goafer Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I'm a true capitalist, so I normally replace things with newer shinier stuff before it has chance to gather dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Stop dusting. Then you never notice when the dust is dusty. Sound advice, I'll ponder it over. Well, I find the Swiffer Duster to be quite effective in removing layers of dust. You need to change the duster part regularly, though. Is that a JML thing? I see so many adverts for their stuff and never bought anything. You say you have to change it regulary... How regulary? And how many plowings of shelves can you get in that time? Do you mean you're using polish to dust things? If so I can tell you where you're going wrong, and you should just use a slightly damp cloth or piece of paper towel to hoover up the dust instead; ironically a hoover itself won't do much against fine surface dust. So what you're saying is they're lying, Mr. Sheen [et al] doesn't shine umpteen things clean? The bastards. I'm a true capitalist, so I normally replace things with newer shinier stuff before it has chance to gather dust. I would myself. But there's so much crap on my shelves it would take an eternity to clear them, I have 13 of them around my room. I would show you, but I can't. Edited July 19, 2010 by EEVILMURRAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I recommend simply ragging the dust off daily. You save money and you can do it while you're ragging your teeth. On another note don't buy toothpaste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I think I need a paracetamol for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Is that a JML thing? I see so many adverts for their stuff and never bought anything. You say you have to change it regulary... How regulary? And how many plowings of shelves can you get in that time? Yeah, it does have a Shopping Channel feel to it, but it's certainly effective. I don't have specific numbers, but you can do a pretty decent amount of swipes with one single duster, depending on the thickness of the dust layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Do you mean you're using polish to dust things? If so I can tell you where you're going wrong, and you should just use a slightly damp cloth or piece of paper towel to hoover up the dust instead; ironically a hoover itself won't do much against fine surface dust. Not even with a brushy bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Not even with a brushy bit? The problem there is that you'll end up with a brush clogged with dust. Plus a hoover head isn't as manoeuvrable as a piece of cloth. Using a hoover to start with to save on wipes is a good idea, though. The easiest/most economical dusting aid is a slightly damp piece of kitchen towel; naturally you need a roll of a fair quality so it doesn't fall apart on you. It'll pick up dust just as well as most dedicated wipes and you can simply bin it afterwards rather than having to beat the dust out of it as you would a non-disposable alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 you can simply bin it afterwards rather than having to beat the dust out of it as you would a non-disposable alternative. But I like beating the dust out of it. Mainly over my brothers' bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 The problem there is that you'll end up with a brush clogged with dust. Plus a hoover head isn't as manoeuvrable as a piece of cloth. Using a hoover to start with to save on wipes is a good idea, though. The easiest/most economical dusting aid is a slightly damp piece of kitchen towel; naturally you need a roll of a fair quality so it doesn't fall apart on you. It'll pick up dust just as well as most dedicated wipes and you can simply bin it afterwards rather than having to beat the dust out of it as you would a non-disposable alternative. Ahh, but then you take it off and hoover it too so it isn't quite as dusty anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Who would win in a battle between Mr. Sheen and Toilet Duck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Who would win in a battle between Mr. Sheen and Toilet Duck? Barry Scott would come in and bang them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 woooohoo barry scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Barry Scott vs Mr Sheen Let battle commence!!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergrunch Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 What the hell guys, clearly you dust with a duster: Or even: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 What the hell guys, clearly you dust with a duster: This is what I use. And it's crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I use my sleeve. It tends to make things look presentable for a short amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergrunch Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 This is what I use. And it's crap. But you're not supposed to use polish. I'm pretty sure those things partially work by statically attracting the dust, and anything with water in will completely stop that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolness Bears Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I dress up as a maid and clean all areas with my bum. The weird part is that I pretend I'm foreign. and also penguins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 But you're not supposed to use polish. It's a scam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergrunch Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 It's a scam? No, you polish after dusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I use a wet cloth and then a dry cloth...does the trick everytime, lovey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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