I really love disposable dusters…in theory.  I know that I have mentioned before my Love Hate relationship with them.  The dusters are great because they hold the dust, rather than just pushing it around on the surface, or sending it airborne. We found that using them greatly improved Mr. OverKill’s allergy symptoms at the house.  I did find a nice alternative to the mop, but had not found a good alternative for the dusters.

Until now.

I came across directions on Pinterest to make your own “disposable” duster.  Cute directions, for dusters that you sew and look incredibly like those yellow disposable dusters  

Yet, I am lazy   The whole premise of these cute dusters are that they are made from fleece.  You see, the dust sticks to the fleece in the same manner that it sticks to a “disposable duster.”  But the nice thing about fleece is that you can pop it in the washing machine and reuse it.

I’ll admit I was skeptical.  But, here’s the proof.

One piece of fleece, cut in lazy fashion, into a rag. Isn’t it nice and clean?

Check it out now!

Now, let me clarify and say that all this dust was on the wall behind my fridge…not your average daily dusting. 

But it does show very well how nicely it picks up and keeps the dirt.  I threw it in the washer with a load of kitchen laundry and it washed up great!  Fleece isn’t terribly expensive, especially when you consider that you will no longer need to buy “disposable dusters” constantly.  And, if you keep your eyes open you may, like me, discover some fleece at your local thrift store…even better!

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