WHAT if we told you that there was a way to clean your house less often with just three easy steps?
A home and cleaning expert has shared the techniques they adopt to ensure their space is as dust free as possible, meaning you can go longer between each deep clean.
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TikTok user and social media star Chantel Mila, who is best known as Mama Mila, shared a video with her followers titled: “3 simple and effective hacks to reduce dust around your home.”
The cleanfluencer then went through them one by one, starting out with why it’s important to ask guests to remove their shoes when they come to visit.
She explained: “Take off your shoes at entry to avoid dust entering your home.”
Mama Mila then moved onto the second trick of the trade, which involves making an at-home spray to spritz around to eliminate dust particles.
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The easy to make spray’s ingredients includes just warm water and lemon oil, meaning it also helps to keep your space smelling fresh.
Chantel’s final tip is to change the way in which you usually dust.
Rather than using a dry cloth on your cabinets and cupboards in each room, Mama Mila says it’s important to dampen the cloth.
She explained: “Damp dusting helps capture and lift dust instead of moving it around.”
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As her fans inundated her with comments, some asked about some further dust busting ideas.
One questioned: “Does eucalyptus oil kill the dust mites? Can I dilute and spray it on dry fabrics to kill them?”
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Mama Mila answered: “Yes, it’s great for dust mites. You can definitely put it in the spray bottle.”
She also said the oil can be added to the fabric softener compartment or liquid detergent slot in a washing machine for a similar effect.
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Cleaning hacks and tips
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
