Jen

[Diflower]

You probably already know and do this but just in case.
Have a spray bottle filled with water, every now and then spray into the air in the dusty room/area.
It helps collect the dust and it settles better - also helps if the dust is making you cough x

Years ago I had a whole chimney breast taken out, it went from the kitchen into the bedroom above, amongst a load of other work.
Apart from taping all round the wardrobe doors (brilliant idea from the builders) this was the top tip of the whole thing

[Kaz]

Oh, those are both great tips!! Wish I'd known them about 10 years ago when Mick was doing a lot of renovating and DIY for us!

[Workingman]

The spray thing works - I have done it - but one further tip. When the sprayed dust has settled make sure to "sweep" most of it up before it dries out (sets). It is still powdery but damp enough to play havoc with hepa filters.

[jenniren]

Thanks for this Di, I had no idea about using a spray to combat the dust. Will definitely use tape around the wardrobes, well the one in the spare room anyway. Ours is in really good condition but the doors are very dated and open out into the room which makes for a tight squeeze alongside the bed. Hence the need for sliding doors to replace them.

[Diflower]

I must have given away a dozen spray bottles to workmen over the years, who had never thought of it and couldn't believe they hadn't! x
The dust just seems to get in everywhere and leaves a peculiar smell.