DGO accepted the Governor’s Annual Spring Clean Up initiative in April, but you owe it to yourself to also enjoy a clean home. It’s not as hard as you may think. Just follow these five spring cleaning tips so you can breathe easily. Send us the before and after photos of your spring cleanup: [email protected]
Here are 5 tips for spring cleaning:
- Make a Plan
- Scope out your home: What areas need the most work? Where do you skip during routine cleaning? Those are the best places to start. Regardless of where you start, having a plan will keep you focused on the task at hand. Just go room by room.
- De-Clutter
- Studies show that a disorganized home adds to your stress level. It signals to your brain that work isn’t done.
- The scientific implications of inhaling dust, combined with the stress of coming back to a cluttered workspace, can take a toll. Keep your workspace tidy and decrease your stress!
- Steam Cleaning
- You want to start spring off on a clean note, so don’t expose yourself to chemicals and toxins. A steam cleaner is one of the best green products for spring cleaning. It can be used to clean your microwave, tile, hard floors, kitchen appliances, and bathrooms.
- Top to Bottom
- When you think about how to spring clean your home, it’s important to start from the ceiling down. This will force debris downward and keep you from having to re-dust or re-clean your space.
- Don’t Forget About the Air
- Replacing furnace and HVAC filters is one of the most important and overlooked parts of spring cleaning. Replacing a standard filter with a more robust one with a high MERV rating will help keep you healthier this spring.
