The fight against dust is not only a necessary measure to maintain an aesthetic appearance of housing, but also an important hygiene event. After all, it contains a lot of microbes, causes allergies and contributes to the development of infectious diseases. If you are annoyed by old rags that have to be washed regularly and which do not effectively clean surfaces, then a dust brush should appear in your cleaning arsenal. Why is it needed, the better than other tools and how to use it - read further in the article.
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The dust brush - duster - as it is called in the western countries, from where it came to us, fights dust not only due to small fibers that sweep away its particles. Her work is based on fairly simple physical laws. The number of hairs in her is huge, and a negative static charge of electricity accumulates on all of them, and since the dust has a positive charge, she instantly “clings” to the hairs and remains on them until the end of cleaning. Thus, it is enough to brush only once on contaminated surfaces and all the dirt will remain on the brush.
Delicate thin fibers do not harm delicate surfaces and envelop small details of furniture, appliances and other household items.
The brush has a long service life, it is easy to clean and can be washed repeatedly. It easily changes its volume, so it can equally well clean large spaces and small clicks - for example, behind furniture, while you will not directly come in contact with dust. Fluffy colorful brush allows cleaning as convenient, hygienic and economical as possible.
Rich choice
Even such a seemingly simple object has its own varieties:
- A feather brush is made from ostrich feathers or from goose or even chicken feathers. Of course, the first option is the most effective, convenient and resistant to washing, but it is also quite expensive. Goose or chicken pen tools are much cheaper, but less durable and effective.
- A brush with synthetic fibers is the most common option. It is inexpensive, it serves a long time and is easy to clean.
- Microfiber bristle brush is an “improved” version of the bristle brush with just villi, because microfiber has even more finest fibers that effectively trap dirt and dust.
- Rotating brush - runs on batteries and eliminates the need to rotate the brush. All you need for cleaning is simply to bring it to a dusty surface.
For greater convenience, it is worth acquiring a telescopic handle for the brush, which will allow you to reach any inaccessible places with the slightest effort.
Dust brush: instructions for use
To use this cleaning product as efficiently as possible, you should find out how to work with it correctly.
A new dust brush is usually wrinkled from storage in a tight film package. Shake it well and rotate it in the air - this will straighten the hairs and give them the desired volume.
After that, the dust brush is ready for use. But for the dust to fly towards her, it needs to be “charged” additionally. To do this, take any plastic bag, wrap it in your hand and rub the brush vigorously while rotating it. This will quickly lead to the accumulation of static electricity on the villi. As soon as they stand on end, the dust brush will be “charged”.
Now just wipe the surfaces with it and watch how the dirt itself is attracted to the villi.
Difficult tasks
Around small objects or things with many details - for example, figurines, with a brush, you can work with accurate rotational movements. And on large, even surfaces, you can simply press it against them and move it in a straight line.
The dust removal brush can also clean small slots and grilles on appliances or furniture - to do this, put the fibers on its upper end into the holes and vigorously move them.
Do not forget that indoor plants also require regular cleaning. Use light rotational movements to clean the bottom and top of the leaves and the stem in one fell swoop.
To tidy up the hoods and ceiling fans, use the telescopic handle, which allows you to reach them without rickety stools.
Please note that the dust brush in the charged state is not suitable for cleaning delicate equipment. For example, it is undesirable to expose computer parts inside the case to static electricity. Therefore, wait until the villi come to normal or specifically charge them before use.
After cleaning
Like any tool to achieve cleanliness in a home, a dust brush requires cleaning after using it. But this process is quite simple. All you need to do is shake it vigorously on the street or over the bin. This movement leads to a loss of static charge, and all dust flies off the villi. Over time, this may not be enough - if you notice that the bright bristles have faded, then simply rinse the brush under water with a non-aggressive detergent. Wait until it is completely dry and then you can start cleaning again.