Windowsills and skirting boards, like every other surface and item within your home, accumulate dust and grime over time. Households ought to clean these parts of their property regularly to avoid significant dust accumulation. While conventional multi-surface sprays can maintain these areas dust-free, another solution exists that most households likely already possess.
Fabric softener as a dust repellent
Home improvement page Today's Homeowner on Facebook suggests using fabric softener to keep these spaces "clean for longer". They posted: "Tired of constantly dusting your windowsills and baseboards? Use this magic ingredient - fabric softener - to keep them cleaner longer! Its antistatic property helps remove the dirt and prevents static cling from attracting more dust."
Created to make clothes, towels, and bedding soft and comfortable, the familiar household product can also serve as a dust repellent, enabling households to maintain their home pristine for longer durations.
How to apply the solution
To utilise fabric softener as a dust-repellent, combine a cup of the liquid with a litre of water, then immerse a cloth or sponge in the mixture and wipe across the surface.
Followers of the Facebook page flocked to the comments section to express their views on this suggestion. Anita Petro commented: "Using fabric softener like that without any cleaner, it's gonna take all that dust off, plus clean it."
Lisa Farrelly said: "Fabric softener in a spray bottle with some water and a microfibre cloth will keep the dust away for days."
Other followers share their experiences
Jade Rose commented: "This really works on everything, except ceiling fans. It repels the dust. I've been using this for years and never had any dust on my skirting boards or window ledges."
Vikki Evelyn said: "Fabric softener repels the dust for a while, reducing the amount of dust on your surfaces. Works really well on blinds too."
Other followers pointed out that tumble dryer sheets are equally effective. Joanna Ripple remarked: "A dryer sheet works perfectly every time too." Katie Blackard commented: "A dryer sheet works just fine." Jacki Stocker added: "Used fabric softener sheets work great as well."
Tumble dryer sheets are designed to prevent static electricity in laundry, keeping clothes separated in the dryer, and these antistatic qualities can also stop dust from accumulating on surfaces.
