Comments on: The World’s Dustiest House

By: Another Yolanda

Another Yolanda — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:58:57 +0000

You can also put stuffed animals in the freezer for 24 hours to kills dust mites. Just be sure to bag them first.

By: Shelly @ Bewitched

Shelly @ Bewitched — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:40:51 +0000

You don’t happen to have any dogs do you? My dogs kick up dust/dirt in the carpet all the time. I have to steam clean every couple of months to keep the dust levels down.

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:53:04 +0000

I second (thrid or fourth … ) the dryer … or maybe you can convince your daughter that her animals need a bathtub party - so they’re having their own fun in the washing machine (gentle cycle) … seriously, … it worked when my mom told me that when I was very little. Good Luck!

By: Jodie

Jodie — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:20:34 +0000

Hey y’all, I just wanted to say thank you again for all the support and prayers. Hubby told someone this evening he was counting on the MRI showing it to be gone so maybe he is beginning to believe. I’ve passed on your thoughts and well-wishes, and especially the hugs. He was very appreciative. Thanks again!!

By: Wendi

Wendi — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:42:04 +0000

Ah…another possibility… I hopped over to Lori Borrill’s blog and she was talking about how she loves rain in part because it waters the plants and washes dust away. Maybe we can blame this darn drought that afternoon thunderstorms plus water on three sides and all underneath our state can’t seem to remedy!

By: Wendi

Wendi — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:22:06 +0000

Julie, I live in the same city you do, and I’ve never had a dustier house in my life than when I moved here 8 years ago. I b***ch about it all the time. My only theory is that it comes from all the construction we have here. I live in an area where a new house or chain restaurant goes up every 3.5 minutes and all my neighbors are simultaneously installing granite countertops and digging a pool. The best way I’ve come up with battling the problem so far is to keep a swiffer duster by the phone. Whenever I talk on the phone, I dust! At least that way, I don’t feel like I’m spending my whole life cleaning the house. Good luck, and if you figure it out, let me know. PLEASE!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:50:16 +0000

Katie, there’s quite a lot that I can’t do. Leslie would confirm that my interests are many and varied so I know a little bit about a lot of things. Basically it makes me a pretty good Trivial Pursuit partner.

By: Heather Harper

Heather Harper — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:15:53 +0000

I only use Claritin when I run out of the really good stuff. My Zyrtec covers pollen/dust/pets, etc…

And my house is just as dusty. Every home I’ve ever lived in has been this way. I do clean, but the dang dust settles seconds after. Drives me insane. And I have no idea where it is all coming from.

By: Cherylann

Cherylann — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:06:04 +0000

WOW JUlie you got some good tips today and I was going to say some of the suggestions also since my son has allergies also.

I do have the allergy pillow cover and I put all of his stuffed animals away (he is 13). He cleans his room every week and I use Pledge allergy spray.

Hope your daughter feels better soon and you get some sleep.

By: Carly

Carly — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:05:56 +0000

Oh Jodie, BIG hugs. We miss you too and our thoughts and prayers are with you both. I believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking. :love2: Carly