Dusting

Soft flannel, chamois or the new microfiber cloths are the most effective polishing materials.

The fully equipped cleaning closet should also contain at least one soft brush for ridding crevices of the dust and soot that so easily accumulates in these areas. When the brush becomes dirty, wash it in mild soapsuds, rinse in clear water, and let dry thoroughly with the bristles down. Ordinary dusters can be washed in warm soapsuds, rinsed and dried. Be gentle with chamois as it tends to rip easily when wet. The final rinse for chamois should be somewhat soapy in order to keep it supple.

One can easily make their own fragrant polishing spray, good for varnished wood furniture...2 cups olive oil, two teaspoons lemon essential oil, decant into spray bottle. Spray furniture lightly and polish with clean cloth. Alternatively one can make their own dust cloths for varnished wood furniture by soaking squares of cheesecloth in a mixture of lemon oil and hot water. Allow to thoroughly saturate the cloths, wring out, and allow to dry.