You've all been dusting wrong - and the correct way will blow your mind

Dusting is a chore which has to be done, but the method which you use is down to the individual, But experts say using a dry cloth is far easier then using a damp one

One of the most annoying cleaning tasks in the household is without a doubt dusting.

No one really wants to do it and it can take longer than you realise every item on your shelves or mantelpiece needs to be removed first before you begin the task,

You would not imagine there would be much discussion or debate about the common household chore.

But you need to first decide if you are going to use a dry cloth or a damp one. Both methods have their benefits. But there is one method which is the favoured one because it makes the chore far easier.

Professional cleaners say dry dusting is how you should clean your home to avoid a bigger mess.

Delah Gomasi, director of Maid for You, said: "We dust with a dry cloth first for the simple reason that it's easier. When using a wet cloth you'll mix the clumps of dirt and dust, which causes streaking."

Simone Tsiglois, of cleaning firm Jetlag Remedy also used the dry method. He said: "I prefer starting with a dry cloth to remove loose dust and debris.

"This prevents the dust from turning into a muddy mess when wiped with a wet cloth. Afterwards, I use a damp cloth to capture any remaining particles and give the surface a polished finish."

Some experts, however, insist dusting should be done after using a vacuum. Kate Croukamp owner of Clean Like a Pror says: "She makes the process easier by using a vacuum first.

"I actually prefer vacuuming with a brush head as many areas as possible before dusting. It helps contain the dust better and helps to avoid it spreading around the room and resettling on the same surface.

"Once I have vacuumed surfaces I will then follow up with a damp cloth to pick up any remaining particles and give surfaces a polished finish. This method ensures that dust is removed, not just spread around."

The Mirror reported how another expert shared her top cloth trick to prove that achieving a spotless home is possible.

A specialist from Purdy and Figg said: "Everyone seems to make the same blunders when tidying their homes, with the most common being "trying to remove dust with a damp cloth."

She added: "It just pushes the dust around", she suggested using a dry cloth first before cleaning with any products to avoid spreading the dust further. Other advice she offered included letting clothes "air dry naturally" or "at least in a large room with lots of airflow."

In the online discussion, one person, however, mentioned they simply "hoover the dust", but another countered the method by using a machine saying dusting your home is "quicker with a cloth."