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68 | Gazette Life | March 2026GAZETTE | EXTERIORIf you live in Lanzarote, you%u2019ll know that it is often windy and, while glorious for cooling us down, it delivers Saharan sand and dust to homes. Keeping your home serene and dust-free can feel like a full-time job, but with a few clever design-led strategies, you can dramatically cut down on the daily grind.Your first and most important line of defence is to stop dust at the door. Those beautiful breezes sneak in through the tiniest of gaps. Take a sunny afternoon to inspect your window and door frames. Can you see daylight through a crack? Feel a draft? Sealing these gaps is a game-changer. It%u2019s not just about dust; it also helps with energy efficiency, keeping your cool DUSTER BUSTERSair in during the summer.Next, think about your windows. While we all love to let the light flood in, when a calima rolls in, it%u2019s time to batten down the hatches. This is where your window dressings become functional heroes. Well-fitted blinds, shutters, or even thick curtains act as a fantastic secondary barrier, catching dust before it can swirl into your living space. Closing them during windy spells makes a huge difference.Don%u2019t forget the draught excluders! Placed at the base of exterior doors, these stylish accessories aren%u2019t just quaint; they are a powerful tool in blocking dust from being blown underneath. Of course, a little regular maintenance goes a long way. A quick, dry microfiber cloth is your best friend for a daily once-over on surfaces, as it traps dust instead of just redistributing it. And remember, a doormat at every entrance, inside and out, encourages everyone to wipe their feet too.Embrace these tips, and you can spend less time dusting and more time enjoying the beautiful, breezy Lanzarote lifestyle.