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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.
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
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.
If it's a flat surface, have you tried the shower squeegee?
Ohhh I haven’t! It’s mostly non flat surface