The Dusty Truth: Why Damp Wiping Is the Only Way Forward The humble act of dusting has been a staple of domestic life for centuries, but it seems we've been doing it all wrong.
For years, we've relied on dry cloths and feather dusters to banish dust from our furniture and shelves, only to have it resurface moments later.
Dry cloths and feather dusters don't work because they generate static electricity that repels microscopic particles rather than trapping them.