Mum's 'magic' homemade dusting spray that works 'for a whole month'

Cleaning is not a fun chore for many, especially when it comes to dusting, a task that can become a daily chore.

From September through to January, there are many culprits that lead to accumulations of dust around the home. While keeping your home cosy is paramount, a lack of ventilation is often the common cause of dust problems.

The reduced airflow in the colder months means dust is more prone to settle on your household surfaces, and it might feel like no amount of dusting can tackle it. But fear not, a cleaning guru has suggested that a homemade solution using just four ingredients can banish stubborn dust for longer.

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Taking to her TikTok page @carolina.mccauley, Carolina has shared a video on how to have a "dust-free home" in no time, reports the Express. She captioned the video: "Wave goodbye to constant dusting with my no-so-secret-anymore magic spray."

For this method, grab a spray bottle and add two cups of water with one-quarter cup of white vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, three drops of washing-up liquid and citrus essential oil - the last one is optional. Then spray a microbe cloth with the solution and wipe down the dusty areas around your home with it.

Carolina claimed this spray "completely removes and repels dust". She advised: "Repeat monthly for a dust-free home."

TikTok users flocked to the comments section to sound off on the viral cleaning hack. User @mandy359 chipped in with, "My house literally gets dusty by the end of the day but I haven't had to dust it in over one month."

Another, @kellypronti, is also a fan of the spray, writing, "I do this. Keeps the dust at bay 100 percent. I don't dust nearly as much as I used to and I have three dogs."

And @livingthedream shared positive feedback saying, "Thank you. This works well. I have tried everything and nothing has worked."

However, not everyone was sold on the idea. Some TikTokers warned against it, with @jerrymoe cautioning, "You will have a horrible film on your furniture. Not good at all." Another, @kevind, advised, "Don't spray oil on surfaces! It gets sticky and attracts dust."

And with years of experience under the belt, @tea52p offered their professional two cents: "The oil in the mixture actually attracts dust, plus who wants oily walls? I've been a professional house cleaner for 35 years. Don't overcomplicate."