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is there an easy way to dust louvered doors? (Original Post) blackcrowflies Oct 2014 OP
The internet suggests this..... Little Star Oct 2014 #1
I use one of these Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #2
Garden hose. ret5hd Oct 2014 #3
thanks blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #4
Strong vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool, maybe? MADem Nov 2014 #5
I've had louvered doors Worried senior Nov 2014 #6
I use a regular dry paintbrush -- Ineeda Nov 2014 #7
Dusty Louvers KMA2U2 Dec 2014 #8

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
1. The internet suggests this.....
Wed Oct 29, 2014, 05:44 PM
Oct 2014

To lift off dust, wipe a new paintbrush over the slats vertically, then horizontally. Clean the brush.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
2. I use one of these
Wed Oct 29, 2014, 06:51 PM
Oct 2014

for all the areas and things that are hard to dust. You would probably have to clean the corners of your slats one more time to get them clean (but who knows), then this should probably keep them clear of dust. I think these type of dusters are called static dusters.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ASKLUG/ref=asc_df_B000ASKLUG3380623?tag=thefind0125108-20&creative=395261&creativeASIN=B000ASKLUG&linkCode=asn

MADem

(135,425 posts)
5. Strong vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool, maybe?
Sat Nov 1, 2014, 09:10 AM
Nov 2014

Then dust them with a dryer sheet--that will keep the dust from coming back, for a while, anyway...

Worried senior

(1,328 posts)
6. I've had louvered doors
Mon Nov 3, 2014, 06:35 PM
Nov 2014

for years.

When I really want to clean them I use a bottle of window cleaner and spray, getting into the corners and then wipe them off. Most times since getting older I use a dust mop type of cleaner to just wipe them down.

Ineeda

(3,626 posts)
7. I use a regular dry paintbrush --
Thu Nov 6, 2014, 05:49 PM
Nov 2014

not a little artist brush but the kind to paint walls and such. I use one on my keyboard, picture frames, mirrors, window sills, and in the corners of bookshelves, drawers and cabinets. Handy little suckers!

KMA2U2

(7 posts)
8. Dusty Louvers
Wed Dec 17, 2014, 12:45 AM
Dec 2014

I have them outside on the shutters and I took that duster one uses on the inside where it comes in a box with the handle and you put it together. It works great for getting in those little corners. The dust clings to the tool and no dust on the floor. I love the way the dust clings to those little fibers. I keep one in each room of the house in an out of the way place and use it when I see dust anywhere.
Good luck blackcrowflies and Thanks.

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