you want damp because it holds the dust
dry dust put dust in the air
also, vacuum first, then dust because vacuum cleaners raise dust
Comment on Discussion Thread 🦉 Saturday 28 February 2026
bacon@aussie.zone 4 days ago
how did it take me this far into adulthood to realise that a damp sponge is the best thing to dust with. None of those special cloths even come close. Dry dust sticks to it, and then rinses right off.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 days ago
SituationCake@aussie.zone 4 days ago
I use a fluffy cloth, like microfibre but fluffier. I have several so when one is full of dust I just get a clean one and then toss them all in the washing machine ready for next time. A lambswool stick duster is useful for fiddly spots or reach up for cobwebs in corners. Then I just take it outside and give a few good whacks on a railing to dislodge the dust.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 4 days ago
If it’s a flat surface, have you tried the shower squeegee?
bacon@aussie.zone 4 days ago
Ohhh I haven’t! It’s mostly non flat surface