Spring Cleaning: Dusting

It's time many people are thinking about Spring Cleaning. Last month, I had the opportunity to spend four weeks in a focus group where we provided feedback about cleaning products. We were sent cleaning products, we had cleaning assignments, we had to take pictures of the things we cleaned, we provided feedback.  I thought I'd share with you the things I have found that I love for cleaning - some came from this focus group, others have been around The Shoe for as long as there has been a Shoe.  I wasn't paid for this. I wasn't encouraged to blog or asked to blog. I just am.

Dusting:
First, this came from the focus group. This is a product I would have never thought I'd use. I have seen them in the store and thought, "Nah. Not for me." Then I got one and I love it.  It is the Swiffer 360 Duster.  This thing is fabulous for cleaning light fixtures, ceiling fan blades and blinds. This will be a permanent part of my cleaning arsenal (by the way, Kroger has their private label brand and refills - I have found it works just as well)

Pledge Multi-Surface Wipes. The thing I like about these is that the kids can use them and I don't have to worry about them emptying a can of dusting spray. Also, we can use them on the dining table, electronics, and glass & mirrors. One wipe, lots of surfaces. Works for me! I wish they came in a bigger pack like diaper wipes!  I am now keeping a pack of these in the van because we can use them on the dash, on the table, to clean out the five-billion cupholders, to clean the windows. Love.

Of course, I also still love a good can of Pledge and an old cloth diaper to use in dusting as well.  But, as much as my kids were going through the cans of Pledge, I have to say the wipes are a pretty good alternative.  One day in WalMart, I found a little microfiber dust mitt - it reminds me a little of shag carpeting - Annie loves to use it on the window sills.  We also use it on the computer armoire. It works great on the louvered doors.

And, last but not least, my original Dyson DC07. Yeah, the very original that they don't even sell any more because it's so old.  We have replaced the power switch twice (can purchase on Amazon for a few bucks), we have replaced the power cord once. It's still going great!

I hate dusting as I'm pretty allergic and end up coughing, sneezing and itching (I sound like I'm three of the seven dwarfs there!) We live in a very dusty house, too - so we are frequently changing the air filter in our HVAC system.

Any good dusting tips out there? Let me have them!