Tips & Tricks

General Use

The Dust Genie works best when held (i) at an angle to the surface to be cleaned, and (ii) with no more than half of the bristles in contact with the surface. Then the inside edge of the rotating bristles can be used to sweep dust toward the center, where suction is greatest. In a confined area, where the dust can't easily escape, it doesn't make as much difference.

If a surface is extremely delicate, and you want to make sure you don't damage it, you can slow the rotation of the bristles by using your forefinger as a brake against the outer surface of the brush.

Corners & Tight Spaces

With a little practice, you can cause the bristles on the small brush to roll into a point that will more easily get into corners and tight spaces. You can also slow (or even stop) the rotation of the bristles by using your forefinger as a brake against the base of the reducing nozzle.

Plantation Shutters & Blinds

Two methods have been found to be very effective.

The first utilizes the small brush, with the blinds or shutters fully open. The bristles are inserted between each pair of blades, simultaneously cleaning the top of one blade and the bottom of another. If the blades are closely spaced, use your forefinger to slow (or even stop) the rotation while inserting the bristles. Stopping the rotation is also helpful when cleaning around and between the supporting strings.

The second method starts with the blinds or shutters closed, and either brush can be used to clean one side of all of the blades, and then the other.

Extremely Fragile Surfaces

If you are worried about damaging an extremely fragile surface, slow the rotation of the bristles by using your forefinger as a brake against the outer surface of the brush or the reducing nozzle.

Larger Debris

First, remember that the Dust Genie was specifically designed to pick up dust, lint, and other very light debris. The rotation of the bristles has a tendency to scatter larger and/or heavier debris, but momentarily stopping the rotation by using your forefinger as a brake will help. Be aware, however, that larger debris may clog the TurbnX rotor.