As we spring clean our homes, it becomes easier to pull up the blinds and open the windows to let in the sunshine and cool, fresh air. A few simple steps will make a big difference in our home environments: spring cleaning not only makes our living areas pleasing to the eye but also keeps our health in check. A clean home is a healthy home, and it is easy to achieve on a budget.
- Begin by opening windows to increase air circulation. Become aware of what freshness smells like. It's not "lilac dream" or "green apple". It should smell like nothing.
- Replace the bag and change the filter on your vacuum.
- Change or clean all filters on air conditioners, air purifiers, dehumidifiers or vents, and furnaces so that the incoming air in your home is clean, fresh, and breathable.
- Dust all surfaces with a microfibre cloth, which works best for picking up dust and can be reused many times.
- Get rid of any half-empty paint cans or any other chemicals lingering on shelves in basements, garages, and other storage areas. Do not throw them in the trash; find the closest Household Hazardous Waste Depot.
- Stick to natural cleaning products free of harsh chemicals. In his book, Anticancer, David Servan-Schreiber, strongly recommends that we limit our exposure to perchloroethylene, a chemical which has been linked to kidney and nervous system damage as well as cancer. Any dry-cleaned garments should be removed from the plastic wrap and aired outside for several hours before wearing.
As we spring clean our homes, it becomes easier to pull up the blinds and open the windows to let in the sunshine and cool, fresh air. A few simple steps will make a big difference in our home environments: spring cleaning not only makes our living areas pleasing to the eye but also keeps our health in check. A clean home is a healthy home, and it is easy to achieve on a budget.
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