A shelf in plain black will always look extra elegant – especially in the living room or home office. Unfortunately, dust is quickly visible on black shelves than on brighter colours, which means you'll have to dust them more frequently. But the right dust cloth and a quick routine will have your black shelves looking shiny and new in no time at all. Use a dry cloth for dusting – microfibre cloths work best. A damp cloth may be advisable for stickiness and stains. The cloth should never be dripping wet. Our advice: make sure to dry the black shelves after using a moist cloth to prevent surface damage.