If you have allergies, you’ll want to remove every dust particle. The Scrub Daddy Damp Duster has a ridged surface that lifts dust off of just about every surface. You don’t need chemical cleaners to use it. Instead, just moisten it with water and rinse away the dust and dirt that you trap. It also has an integrated foaming cleanser, making dusting super easy. When you're done, just rinse it, let it dry, and put it away until the next time you need it.

Lay down a bristly doormat that will trap excess dirt from shoes. Never walk around your home with shoes — leave them outside or by the door before you walk in. The items you deep clean are ones that are less noticeable. This includes on the windowsills, the door frames, behind furniture, under the beds, the walls and the fan. The components in dust particles vary. It’s likely a combination of dead human skin cells, hair, and pet dander (if you have pets). But far more dangerous components, such as bugs, can live in dust.As dust builds, more intrusive elements combine. This forms what is known as dust bunnies — those big hunks of dust that hide under or behind your furniture. For the best results, you’ll also likely want to amend your current cleaning routine, too, says cleaning expert Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Home Care & Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. According to her, you should be dusting your furniture once per week and doing a deeper dust — think light fixtures and blinds — once per month. Every three to six months, you'll also want to clean under and behind furniture, vacuum mattresses and wash pillows and comforters.

One glance under your kitchen and laundry room appliances and you'll know why you need the OXO Good Grips Under Appliance Microfiber Duster.For ceiling-to-floor cleaning, a top-performing vacuum with multiple attachments is the most efficient tool. Look for a machine that comes with a hose, extension wands and either a small round dusting brush or a bare floor brush, advises Carolyn. It's also helpful to look for a vacuum with a replaceable or washable HEPA filter, since these are capable of capturing smaller particles of dust. Alternatively, a dry Swiffer Sweeper works just as well, plus is a convenient option, because the cloth is disposable. When dusting walls, work from the top down to capture the most dust without making a mess. Don’t only dust your furniture! Take the items on your furniture and dust each off using a separate dusting cloth. Clean the Area Around Your Furniture Clean up to 20 feet high anywhere in your home with a telescoping pole that makes it easier to reach pesky cobwebs and dust. This duster kit comes with three different attachments that clean in different ways: a cobweb duster, a microfiber feather duster, and a flex-and-stay microfiber chenille ceiling fan duster. While most dust comes from human skin and hair, you can prevent the external intrusive particles such as pollen. Seal your doors, windows, and vents.