Laura Corin Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) I've always vacuumed and then dusted. I think this comes from my mother having an ancient vacuum cleaner that spread as much dust as it removed. Maybe it's time to change my habits. What do you do? Of course, I'm posting a poll rather than getting up to dust or vacuum. Laura Edited July 7, 2012 by Laura Corin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I vacuum first then dust but probably for the same reason as you, my mom did it that way so that is prob. why I do it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 I vacuum first then dust but probably for the same reason as you, my mom did it that way so that is prob. why I do it that way. My mum's vacuum cleaner dates from before my birth. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've always vacuumed and then dusted. I think this comes from my mother having an ancient vacuum cleaner that spread as much dust as it removed. Maybe it's time to change my habits. What do you do? I do the same thing, and I'm pretty sure it's because my old vacuum also spread as much dust as it removed. I voted "vacuum then dust" because that's what I do out of habit, but I'm pretty sure you're supposed to do the opposite. I have a great vacuum now and I need to get into the habit of doing it the other way around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I said other because I mostly dust WITH my vacuum. I have a Dyson and it actually has attachments that work unlike my other. And why do I always have to spell vacuum, backspace like 3 times to get the correct spelling :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I would dust first, then vacuum (in our house of crumbs). Then again, when I'm really lazy, I dust while vacuuming - with the vacuum attachment (ok, it looks a little goofy, but it works if I'm in a big hurry). Thank you, Dyson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Dust then vacuum so I can get all of the dust cleaned up that fell while I was dusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Vacuum, then dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I always do the floors last because cleaning higher things tends to get dirt on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I have a Dyson also so better start using those attachments. I agree with the spelling of vacuum, it never looks spelled right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The kids dust while I vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Dust then vacuum so I can get all of the dust cleaned up that fell while I was dusting. This is what we do. We have a Kirby with a good Hepa filter so I don't have to worry about spreading dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Martha Stewart has said that, unless you have a vacuum that is malfunctioning, one should vacuum last. Take advantage of a well functioning vacuum and brush dust from shelves etc onto the floor and then vacuum it up. Do the floors last to finish the room. I am lucky enough to have inherited an amazing old school electrolux. I use the attachments for a good chunk of my dusting. Heck, I've been known to use it to clean off the kitchen counters in a pinch. Or, my husband goes around the house wiping dirt/dust off the surfaces while I follow him and vacuum it up. Yeah teamwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I always do the floors last because cleaning higher things tends to get dirt on the floor. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StonehavenFarm Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EducationX2 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Vacuum.... dust.... :001_huh: What are these words? :lol::lol: But really, dust, then vacuum. I try to clean top to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Dust then vacuum so I can get all of the dust cleaned up that fell while I was dusting. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I always dust everything first and then vacuum. That way anything that settles on the floor after dusting I suck it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I said other because I mostly dust WITH my vacuum. I have a Dyson and it actually has attachments that work unlike my other. And why do I always have to spell vacuum, backspace like 3 times to get the correct spelling :confused: :lol: Sometimes I just shorten it to vac because I can't get it right:tongue_smilie: I dust first then vacuum, not sure what my mother did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 dust then vacuum. I've always had good vacuum cleaners that didn't spew dust so it's never been a probelm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Dust then vacuum, I have severe dust allergies and need maximum dust suckage (Oh hush Chrome, suckage is totally a word, I decided! Stop trying to spell correct me! :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I dont dust on a regular schedule....so I don't really know. This week, i dusted as I decluttered, then Vaccumed when the room.was done. I usually just grab a rag when something looks too dusty, vaccuming may not happen for a few days after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Dust then vacuum so I can get all of the dust cleaned up that fell while I was dusting. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I dust then vacuum b/c we have a Rainbow. It sucks up all the dust that falls to the floor.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I always do the floors last because cleaning higher things tends to get dirt on the floor. :iagree: It drives me crazy when dh helps me clean. He always wants to do the floors first and then gets aggravated if any dust or dirt falls on the floor and we have hardwood/tile so it is much more noticeable and he likes super clean floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 :iagree: It drives me crazy when dh helps me clean. He always wants to do the floors first and then gets aggravated if any dust or dirt falls on the floor and we have hardwood/tile so it is much more noticeable and he likes super clean floors. My dh must be related to yours. I always dust first (top shelves down to bottom shelves) then vacuum everything that fell. Dh hits the floors first and then gets upset when they get dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 My dh must be related to yours. I always dust first (top shelves down to bottom shelves) then vacuum everything that fell. Dh hits the floors first and then gets upset when they get dirty. LOL, He mopped the bedroom last weekend and came back in horror later as I was dusting and then sweeping (it's really hard to clean a ceiling fan without it falling to the floor). I wanted to say it was his fault for doing it wrong in the first place but I just said that in my head :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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