The weather is getting warmer. Finally! This means that one of my favorite times of year is also here, the time the weather is the perfect temperature to open up your windows and let some fresh air in. Why would you do that? To help get rid of dust in your house! That’s the focus of our post this week…getting your home clean of dust that has accumulated during the winter.
Dust is made up of plant pollen, human and animal hair, fibers, minerals, human skin cells and other particles. Dust mites that make up the main component of dust produce a lot of household dust and in the air we breathe. This dust tends to “settle” on to surfaces such as the top of a shelf that hasn’t been cleaned in a long time. Additionally, dust mites usually bother those with asthma and indoor allergies so it’s time we spring clean and get rid of them!
How else can you get rid of dust? First – make sure you change the air filters in your house! The recommendation is to swap it out every 1-3 months so double check when you switched yours out last.
Second – get a microfiber cloth and get to work! Start wiping off the tops of surfaces and hard to reach areas to get all of the dust. Make sure to start at the top of a room (hello ceiling fans) and work your way to the floor to clean up any dust that has fallen.
Third – use hot water to wash drapes, pillows, comforters, sheets and cases for couch cushions (or any other cases you have on furniture). The hot water helps to kill those dust mites.
Springtime shouldn’t mean a time for allergies or stress with regard to getting rid of dust, but it’s a great time of the year to clean your home and get dust mites out of the way.
We hope that you enjoy the spring! As always, please call us with any questions about your health or how to make sure you are being your healthiest “you”!
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