Dirty Talk

question, not tip. i have a "zen" tray with sand and shells and things. does anyone have any idea how i would go about dusting it? i'm planning on making a bigger one, but i want to wait until i can figure out how to dust stuff in sand, and the stuff can't really come out. thanks

Dip a soft bristled paint brush in fabric softener and allow to dry. Use this to dust your knick-knacks. It will not only remove the dust but keep the dust from collecting so quickly.

this is from a rerun of K&A here in the states, for dusting use 2 parts water to 1 part lemon oil keep rag in screw lid glass jar. works wonders just like i have finished spring cleaning.

brighten a whole room by dry dusting the light bulbs! Also from learning the hard way: NEVER wipe those light bulbs with a dryer sheet! It smells so good at first, then the perfume burns and smokes and turns your bulb black. Live & learn!

Always use a damp cloth when dusting, it will pick up and hold loads more dust.

When dusting delicate ornaments I find a small soft bristled paintbrush is ideal for getting in all the crevices. It's also good for dusting the tv/video remote controls

If youve got any plastic or fake plants, give them a good shower and let them dry, its a lot quicker than dusting the leaves .

Wash new dusters before use to get rid of loose fibres that would otherwise deposit themselves over that which you are trying to dust.

If you want to do some dusting then try using an old t-shirt - just dampen it a little and off you go.

on the top of tall bookcases and cabinets just stick some newspaper up there and replace it occasionally to save dusting