When you want to live a healthier life, it all begins at home. Many people focus on getting more exercise, eating a healthier diet, and getting to their doctor more consistently for regular checkups. One thing that commonly gets overlooked, though, is the cleanliness inside the home itself.
In order to have a healthier home, you need to clean on a regular basis. Yet, it’s not just cleaning that matters, but how you clean and what parts of the house you clean more consistently than others.
Here are three tips that can go a long way toward helping you and the rest of your family have a healthier home in the future.
Tip #1: Dust weekly.
Most homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area as well as around the world don’t dust very frequently. They may only dust once a month or even less frequently than that.
In reality, you should be dusting at least once per week. Your dusting procedure should start at the top of any room, whether the ceiling fan, the trim around the windows, or an entertainment center with shelves up high. You should always dust with a damp cloth to avoid pushing the dust around into the air.
Tip #2: Avoid harsh chemicals.
There are many cleaning chemicals that can actually be harmful to people and pets. Try to focus on all-natural ingredients as these can be just as effective for most cleaning jobs than the harsher chemicals you may spend a lot of money on.
Tip #3: Get your carpets cleaned.
Vacuuming every week is important, and vacuuming more frequently than that may be necessary, depending on how many people you have in your home. It’s also important to have those carpets cleaned on a regular basis. You should consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning service every six months and when you do you’ll have a healthier and cleaner home.
