Never Worry About Dusting Tall Shelves Again By Reusing Old Newspaper

Tall shelves are not just aesthetically pleasing, they are also convenient since they allow you to utilize more cabinet storage space for all those household items you just cannot throw away. But keeping tall shelves clean and tidy can be a challenge. They are dust magnets mostly because of how out-of-sight they are. This allows dust to build up over time, which could lead to thick layers of dirt that not only look grimy, but can also be dangerous to one's health.

Frequent dusting is the usual solution for dirt issues at home. However, the height of tall shelves makes it harder since it often means climbing something — a chair, a small step stool, or even a countertop — just to reach that top layer. This can be a hassle, especially while also juggling necessary cleaning supplies. One wrong move and you might fall and hurt yourself.

Luckily, you don't need much to make things easier. All you need is to line the top of your tall shelves with old newspaper sheets, which act as a dust barrier. This means that you're not only assured of an easy process but also an affordable and eco-friendly one. So stop throwing old newspapers away and just repurpose them, while making your dusting tasks easier.

You don't need extensive technical know-how for this hack. First, thoroughly clean the top of your shelf to start with a dust-free surface. Cut your newspaper based on the measurement of the length and width of your shelves. This ensures that all space where dust particles could accumulate will be covered. Then, lay the sheets on top of each shelf, making sure to spread them across the entire surface. Once the dust begins to settle and you've noticed build-up, you can just simply replace the dirty sheet with a new one. This beats dusting and manually wiping hard-to-reach places all the time, right?

The frequency of replacing the sheet depends on how dusty your place is. One tip we'd offer is to layer with two sheets at a time, allowing you to have a backup layer when things get dustier than usual. It also lessens the chances of the paper breaking. If you don't have a newspaper you want to repurpose, you can use magazine pages, paper bags, or even old wrapping paper. Just avoid using anything glossy since it might be unable to absorb dust as effectively as the good old newspaper.