I will be honest: I’ve adopted an out of sight, out of mind philosophy when it comes to dusting my apartment. It wasn’t until I recently moved around a few picture frames and knick knacks that I realized just how dusty some of my surfaces had become. That’s when I knew I needed to take some sort of action.
Unsurprisingly, social media has again influenced me to try the latest cleaning product — only this time, I didn’t think twice about clicking add to cart. The viral damp dusting sponge comes in a pack of four for only $9.99. If I could conquer my stubborn dust problem for just $10, I’d consider that a win. I decided to give this colorful set a shot.
How it works
The damp dusting sponge is probably the simplest cleaning tool I currently own. All you have to do is soak it under water, squeeze it a bit so it doesn’t drip and wipe away any dusty surfaces.
The raised edges lock in debris as you move across a surface so that the dust doesn’t fly back into the air. Once you’re finished or need a reset, simply clean off the dust in the garbage or rinse it in the sink, soak it again and you’re good to go.
There’s a selection of different sponges online, with prices ranging from $10 to $25 depending on the brand and number in each pack. These are a few of the most highly-rated ones on Amazon.
My damp dusting experience
Each sponge comes pre-moistened, but I soaked mine again to add some extra water. After squeezing it out a bit, I dusted my television and console, nightstand and baseboards.
Before I discovered damp dusting, I had been using a vacuum extension and microfiber cloths to dust my apartment. While those tools got the job done, I still struggled to get into the smaller nooks and crannies, and dust always managed to fly back into the air.
With the damp dusting sponge, the process became a lot easier. First of all, its size is perfect for getting into almost any space. The raised edges pick up dirt and keep it there, which is helpful for anyone with allergies.
My absolute favorite part about damp dusting is how simple the clean up is. I just rinsed the sponge in the sink, gave it a good squeeze and let it dry before putting it away.
The bottom line
The verdict? This sponge is tiny yet mighty, and for only $10, it’s definitely worth the price. Instead of having to lug my vacuum out of the closet just to clear up some dust, all I have to do now is pick up a lightweight sponge and swipe away.
Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC’s TODAY.com, where she covered everything from entertainment news to pop culture updates.
