Raised by organized, tidy parents, working on how to avoid dust at home became a regular, weekend family affair. We kicked off our Saturday mornings not with rest and relaxation, but with a collective effort to clean the house from top to bottom. Dust was our nemesis, but the aromas from traditional cleaning products were not always our preferred scent.
Now that I’ve grown older and developed an appreciation for a good homemade cleaning solution, I’d love to go back and share a formula for a DIY dust spray you can make at home with my younger self.
The Best DIY Dust Spray You Can Make at Home
In a spray bottle, combine 2 cups of water, ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3 drops of dish soap (plus, up to 20 drops of scented essential oil for a natural fragrance). Spray onto a microfiber cloth and use it to dust hard surfaces in your home.
Carolina Mccauley (@carolina.mccauley), the self-proclaimed “home hacks queen,” developed a smart, easy cleaning formula to avoid dust at home, and let me tell you, it has changed my present day weekend routine. She shows how to make it in this Instagram reel.
With only five simple ingredients, this DIY dust spray not only removes dust from surfaces, but helps to keep every nook and cranny of your home dust-free (potentially saving you money!). Here’s how to make it.
How to Make an Easy DIY Dust Solution for Your Home
What You’ll Need
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Start with water: Add 2 cups of water to a spray bottle.
- Add additional ingredients: Add the vinegar, olive oil, dish soap, and citrus essential oils. (The oils are optional, but I recommend using to create a fresh, natural scent.)
- Combine: Cover the spray bottle and ensure it is sealed completely. Gently shake to combine before each use.
How Do You Use DIY Dust Spray?
Once you’ve made the mixture, grab a microfiber cloth. Spray the solution onto the cloth, rather than directly onto the surface that you are dusting. Once the cloth is lightly moistened, you are ready to dust.
Where Can You Use DIY Dust Spray?
You can use DIY dust spray on furniture that you would normally dust, such as coffee tables, book shelves, dressers, desks, and side tables. It’s also great for other hard surfaces in your home such as baseboards, window ledges, door trim, and picture frames. Due to the oil in the solution, it’s best to avoid using it on fabric surfaces.
How Frequently Should You Use DIY Dust Spray?
This solution not only removes dust from your home, but according to McCauley, it also repels future dust. In order to sustain the results, however, she recommends repeating this process monthly. For best results, I recommend dusting bi-weekly.
Have you tried this DIY dusting spray? Let us know what you think in the comments below!