dusting

**db2** · 01-16-2002, 02:29 AM

Can you use a feather duster or something similar to clean the dust from the center console area? I dont have the space or money to buy an air comp. right now, but everytime i clean the wood and the radio and instrument pannel with these soft flannel cloths i have it bothers me like if im scrating these surfaces.

**Footy** · 01-16-2002, 03:53 AM

The key is to remove the dust without spreading it around. For light dust, I use a Viper microfiber cloth, which I keep in the car for this purpose (I get funny looks at intersection). The California Car Duster folks have a mini duster for this purpose, but I have not tried it.

**ultrajim49** · 01-16-2002, 04:25 AM

I have good results with swiffer

Allso a damp MF followed by a dry MF works fine for me

**Lemonxxs** · 01-16-2002, 10:22 AM

I just use a Mf and like most here keep it in the truck at all times and clean while stopped or have the chance. THey are great at picking up dust. I have them throughout the house and are the best TV duster anywhere!

**mx5** · 01-16-2002, 10:35 AM

As cvcaelen stated, try a product called Swiffer. They are available at any supermarket. You lightly drag the cloth across the console and it picks up all the dust. These things really are amazing. Pledge and other companies make products similar to the Swiffer.

**Steve @ Guru** · 01-16-2002, 11:03 AM

Swiffers & MF`s are great if the dirt isn`t embedded in the crevices that are often present on center consoles - around buttons, shifter boots, ash trays, etc.

To clean those crevices, I have a very soft 100% camel hair paint brush that I cut all but 1" of the bristles off. I then wrapped electrical tape around the metal part of the brush to protect from accidental scratching. I use this brush to aggetate (sp?) the crevices (dry), and then I hit `em with the MF.

Just a suggestion that might help some more. I`ve never had a scratching problem with the brush - make sure you get a good one if you decide to try it (1" wide brush @ Lowes = $12).

**G Money** · 01-16-2002, 11:21 AM

I received a Swiffer for Christmas and still have it in the box. LOL.

Thanks for the tip.

Phil

01-16-2002, 02:52 PM

Swiffer tip: stay away from swirl prone plastic, chrome, and wood. The swiffer wasn`t durable enought on my rough VW dash to stay in tact, the long fiber kept pulling off the cloth.

I like using a sponge stain applicator with the pointed tips, the small ones do a great job in small nooks and crannies like air vents. Microfiber is probably the best way to go.

**Don2000g** · 01-17-2002, 11:41 PM

What is this Swiffer product. I dont think I`ve ever heard of it or seen it really. How would you all compare it to a California duster. Thanks in advance.

**Jngrbrdman** · 01-17-2002, 11:56 PM

Check swiffer.com

**Don2000g** · 01-18-2002, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the warning, I mean information Deputy. Do you all actually use that product to dust your cars?

**mx5** · 01-18-2002, 11:36 AM

The single sheets work very well. Do not use anything else but the original Swiffer single sheets.

**Jngrbrdman** · 01-18-2002, 08:00 PM

Has anyone tried that dusting glove thing that the folks that make Pledge make? It looks sort of interesting. It works well for your house. My wife is a clean freak and she has used it before.