Dear Readers: Dust is a fact of life, and no matter how thoroughly we clean, it doesn’t take long for a fine layer to reappear. But don’t get discouraged. Control dust – don’t let it control you.

A dry cloth or feather duster just pushes dust into the air. Microfiber cloths are the best thing to come along in a while. They are wonderful for removing dust from just about everything, including pets. I keep one handy in the glove compartment of my car. And once they’ve put in a good day’s work, you can throw them in the wash (alone, not with anything that gives off lint), and they’re ready for the next cleaning chore.

Do a five-minute “quick dust” of just the tops of the most visible surfaces as often as possible to help keep dust from building up. You can find more hints on using microfiber cloths at www.Heloise.com. – Heloise