22 Jan 2026 8 Easy Tricks to Get Rid of Dust in Your Home for Good, From Cleaning Pros

By Sarah Lyon

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Key Points

• Declutter and clean regularly—less stuff means fewer surfaces for dust to settle.
• Seal window and door leaks, change air filters often, and dust with a damp microfiber cloth.
• Use doormats, groom pets outdoors, and wash bedding weekly to keep dust at bay.

Meet the Expert

• Robin Murphy is the founder of ChirpChirp, a housecleaning company.
• Jade Piper is the operations manager for BetterCleans.
• Marla Mock is the president of Molly Maid, a Neighborly Company.

Say Goodbye to Extra Stuff

One simple way to keep dust out of your home is by not holding onto more items than you need. The fewer surfaces on which dust can settle, the better, Robin Murphy, the founder of ChirpChirp, a housecleaning company, says.

Take some time to declutter and give away, donate, or sell items that you no longer use or want. Your space will feel more airy, and you’ll thank yourself when it’s time to clean, too.

Don’t Let Dust Build

The more often you dust, the less of it there will be in your home, which is why maintaining a regular cleaning schedule is essential.

“Dust breeds dust,” Murphy says. “As dust accumulates, it attracts and traps more dust particles.”

Jade Piper, the operations manager for BetterCleans, recommends taking just a few minutes each week to dust your home. Vacuuming is also a key step, and she suggests purchasing a vacuum with a HEPA filter.