General Cleaning Tips to Prevent Illness

When we get sick, we tend to blame the whole world for it. Your co-workers, the germ-infested waiting room at your doctor’s office, or even your children are responsible for your stuffy nose woes. However, this isn’t always true.

Sometimes, your home is what’s actually pulling you under the weather. So, use these four general cleaning tips to make sure your home is spic and span to prevent getting sick.

#1 | Vacuum Slowly

Running your vacuum too quickly throws more dust into the air than what gets picked up. The same thing happens when the chamber is full. So, move slowly and empty the vacuum outside when it starts looking full to prevent the circulation of E. coli and other big time bad germs.

#2 | Ventilate!

Turn on the fan while you’re in the shower to prevent mold from accumulating. Those little spores pack a powerful punch and are linked to causing that super frustrating chest congestion and cough.

#3 | Wash the Welcome Mat

Yes, that lovely piece of decor that you step on before you enter the house is teeming with nasty germs that can make your family sick if it’s not cleaned often enough. Spray it once a week with disinfectant spray to neutralize all the bad germs that like to hitch a ride on the bottom of your shoes.

#4 | Wash the Windows

Giving your windows and screens a good washing can’t hurt either. The fresh air that flows into your home will be a lot fresher if it doesn’t have to pass through screens that have never been cleaned. So, call a window cleaning professional at 702.274.8128 to make sure your home is really it’s cleanest.

 

January 27, 2015