Carefully slide a pillowcase over one of your ceiling fan’s blades (while it’s off, of course). Wipe off the top of the blade with one side of the pillowcase while the other side hangs below, effectively knocking the dust right into the case. Repeat on remaining blades. Shake the case outside, then wash as usual.

Strip your bed down and then jump on it—or let your little ones to jump on it for you—to release deep-down dust. Vacuum immediately.

Run over them with a lint roller on the regular.

Spot clean if needed, then toss them into the dryer along with a fabric softener sheet or washcloth dampened with vinegar. Run on “fluff” for 20 minutes to half-an-hour or so.

Don’t bother with removing them. Simply use your vacuum’s upholstery or brush attachment to carefully (and regularly) suck away dust as they hang. A quick once-over with a lint roller or handheld static duster works, too.

Slip an old sock over your hand, coat with dusting spray, if desired, and quickly run along each slat.

With a large paintbrush, dry “paint” your screens. Brush around the frame and along the sill, too, to loosen dirt and grime. Then quickly run over the whole shebang with your vacuum’s brush attachment.

Dampen a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and swipe between buttons to dust, clean and disinfect.

Spray thoroughly with a can of compressed air, available at your local office product or home store, then wipe the exterior clean with a damp sponge.