dust trap

Grime accumulation spot

A dust trap is any object, surface, or space that tends to accumulate dust—decorative items with intricate details, fabric upholstery, venetian blinds, or cluttered shelves.

The term is mildly pejorative, suggesting something that creates cleaning hassles: Those ornate curtains are just dust traps.

Minimalist design often aims to eliminate dust traps.

Related
  • lintLoose textile fibers
  • cobwebAbandoned spider silk
  • filterPorous separation device
  • ventOpening for airflow
  • speckMinute visible particle

vacuum · mote · fluff · fuzz · particles · buildup · accumulation · attic · mesh screen · crack · corner · bookshelf · blind · windowsill · carpet · collection · ceiling fan · electrostatic charge

Opposites
dust accumulation tendency

dust trapsmooth surface

Plane without irregularities

minimalist design · low-maintenance · streamlined · clean lines · sleek

surface maintenance

dust trapself-cleaning

Removes its own grime

low-maintenance · easy-care · maintenance-free · wipe-down · hassle-free

Family

dust, trap, dusts, dusted, dusting, dusty, dustier, dustiest, dustiness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G