Our best overall pick is the MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths because they’re designed to attract dust as you clean. They’re incredibly soft and won’t scratch even the most delicate surfaces. Ahead, the best dusting tools to keep your home clean. These cloths do so much more than your average rags—they’re electrostatically charged so they attract every speck of dust and don’t leave any behind. Not to mention, they’re incredibly soft and won’t scratch even the most delicate surfaces, like mirrors or your luxury car interior. You don’t even have to use any sprays or cleaners to reach optimal performance, making them a quick and easy standalone dusting tool. If those aren’t enough reasons to love these MR.SIGA cloths, there’s also the convenience factor at play. When you’re done cleaning, simply toss them into the washing machine to restore them to like-new condition for the next time. In between uses, storage is no issue—fold them and tuck them in a drawer or cabinet. When we say they attract everything, we mean everything, which is a downside when they stick to other clothing items in your dryer. You’ll likely be pulling these off of some clean sweatpants, but that’s a small price to pay for a dust-free home. Price at time of publish: $16 When it’s time to clean up the tools you tidy with, it couldn’t be easier to give this one a little TLC. The head unsnaps from the handle and can be machine washed. This is a convenience that’s great for both your wallet and the environment. Price at time of publish: $12 Aesthetic is far from the most important characteristic when cleaning, but it doesn’t hurt that this is an attractive tool and it might even make the chore a little more fun. Overall, this is a fairly small product, so while this would work great for cleaning items on a bookshelf, you’ll likely need another duster to deep clean your home. Price at time of publish: $30 Because it’s exceptionally lightweight and folds for storage, it earned top scores for convenience and maneuverability, too. It glides over all floor types, sits low to the ground, and easily swoops under furniture to pick up dust from anywhere. Just as importantly, it’s super easy to empty the dust-filled canister into your garbage can, fuss-free. The 60-minute battery life is impressive enough to vacuum a large home, but we wish the dust bin was a little larger to accommodate those with a big mess on their hands. Price at time of publish: $430 The unit has a three-part filtration system that includes a fabric pre-filter available in five colors to suit your decor style. This filter works to catch larger particles. The second layer of filtration is a finer carbon filter that removes smaller particles and odors to keep your room fresher for longer. Finally, there’s a third filter equipped with HEPASilent technology that is intended to remove even smaller particles, including pet dander, dust, pollen, and more.In our testing, the filter lived up to the hype, effectively removing strong food odors and improving air quality overall. Our tester also liked how quiet this unit was. Overall, it received perfect scores in design, setup, and features. Price at time of publish: $250 The Swiffer disposable dusters are excellent at capturing dust and have the added benefit of being cheap enough to use on a regular basis. With a simple pass, these dusters pick up and—importantly—retain dust, dirt, dander, and other super fine particles. Instead of rinsing, washing, and reusing each of these dusters, simply toss it in the trash once you’ve maxed it out. Price at time of publish: $8 The set also comes with two different types of dusters to suit all of your needs. One is a fluffy microfiber hand duster that’s perfect for dry dusting; the other is a dual-sided, flexible chenille and microfiber duster that’s better suited for deep cleaning your space. (Use this one either dry or damp—up to you.) Both dusting heads are entirely machine-washable, so you don’t have to keep purchasing new ones. Just note: The company still recommends replacing them every 60 to 90 days for best results. Price at time of publish: $20 The handle is also adjustable up to six feet, which gives you the unique ability to reach just about anywhere, even under low tables and sofas. Also notable: You can use the floor mop on all types of surfaces in your home—it’s safe to use on hardwood, laminate, tile, stone and concrete flooring. When done with the task at hand, simply slip the pads into the washing machine—they’re made to last hundreds of cycles without losing their effectiveness. Price at time of publish: $40 When you’re done, toss the gloves in the washing machine. They’re great for other hard-to-reach spots like blinds, too. They do run on the smaller side and even though they’re an excellent option for dusting plants, you still must be very delicate when performing this task. Price at time of publish: $11 The duster includes five reusable and washable microfiber sleeves, ensuring that you always have a clean dusting tool ready to go. Keep in mind that you’ll need to squeeze this dusting tool as you use it to ensure that it captures dust from the top and bottom of the blinds. While this uniquely-shaped tool is super helpful, cleaning multiple sets of blinds will still be a tedious and time-consuming process. Price at time of publish: $13
Size
The size of a duster is very important, not just for its cleaning prowess, but also for storage reasons. If you live in a very small space, you might gravitate toward smaller, more versatile options like microfiber cloths or extendable wands. If you live in a larger home and want to be able to tackle big jobs, you may find that vacuums, floor mops, or a combination of appliances and wands or cloths are more suitable for you.
Maintenance
Do you love the idea of being able to throw away the duster after you use it? Or, would you prefer the more environmentally-friendly route of washing the duster? Also consider: Do you need to purchase replacement filters, and if so, how frequently do you need to do so? All of these factors surrounding maintenance can be very important deciding factors. If you’re a very busy person or someone with kids, you may find that the machine-washable options are more convenient, since you won’t have to remember to stock up when you’re running low on replacements.
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This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer with more than 12 years of experience testing and writing about products for outlets like The Spruce and Good Housekeeping. Brigitt has a large family and, thus, a home that needs lots and lots of frequent cleaning. For this roundup, she considered dozens of different types of dusting tools, evaluating each on performance, maintenance, and versatility. She also considered our testing results and consulted reviews on third-party sites. Additional input was provided by Marilee Nelson, co-founder of Branch Basics.
