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One of my least favourite cleaning jobs to do upstairs has to be dusting our nightstands. These places are a magnet for clutter — pacifiers, receipts, old contact lenses, you name it; it's all there, stacked like some sort of magical Jenga tower that's begging to be pushed over.You must agree that for some reason, your nightstand is always insanely dusty, even though this surface gets touched frequently (read: the mess gets moved around) and used a lot, so how does that happen?We all know dust settles more in the summer, mostly thanks to the extra air circulation and the best air conditioners working overtime. But there are ways that you can prevent heavy dust settling on your surfaces in the summer. So that you can spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying the sun.As discovered by Gemma Henry from Bensons for Beds, there's one decor item in your bedroom that could be the main culprit if you're struggling with heavy dust accumulation, especially in your bedroom.And while I love a Sunday reset as much as the best of us, we can't all be hours cleaning our bedrooms once a week.What exactly do I need to remove to prevent dust build up in my bedroom?
(Image credit: Getty Images)Apparently, having a bedroom rug is one of the main offenders of dust buildup in a bedroom. And most bedroom rugs, although used for aesthetics or to cover old/ugly flooring, are placed underneath the bed — meaning that there are large areas of them that are rarely getting vacuumed. We don't have to tell you that this allows for plenty of dust to build up and allergies galore.Rugs, throws, upholstered furniture — all of these add a nice and cosy feel, but they are remarkable dust collectors.Gemma Henry, Content Lead, Bensons for Beds"Rugs, throws, upholstered furniture — all of these add a nice and cosy feel, but they are remarkable dust collectors. If you're dealing with serious issues or allergies, it might be time to rethink your textiles," says Gemma.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.If you do really want a bedroom rug, it'd be smart to ensure it's either small enough to drag downstairs and shake frequently, or machine washable.What else helps?
