Overview
- The guidance, published Thursday across UK lifestyle outlets, repurposes old socks as dusting mitts.
- Slip a sock over your hand, dampen it slightly, wipe surfaces, shake it out over a bin, then machine wash.
- Rubbing creates friction that builds a small static charge which pulls dust to the fibres.
- Fuzzy or synthetic socks hold more particles because synthetic fibres build more static.
- The method works well on skirting boards, radiators, blinds and low areas that collect dust near windows.
- Spring pollen and open windows raise indoor dust, making quick weekly wipe-downs especially useful.