Abstract: Methods for reducing airborne particulates from surfaces comprise contacting the surface with an aqueous composition comprising a particulate-controlling polymer, aqueous carrier, and optional ingredients. Suitable optional ingredients include plasticizers, solvents, odor control agents, aerosol propellants, surfactants, microcapsules containing an active material, perfume, preservatives/antimicrobial actives, wrinkle control agents, and the like. Preferred optional ingredients include plasticizers and/or odor control agents. Articles of manufacture for reducing airborne particulates from surfaces comprise an aqueous composition comprising a particulate-controlling polymer and aqueous carrier, the composition being contained in a package and information in association with the package to instruct a consumer to reducing airborne particulates by contacting a surface with the composition.