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10 tips for spring cleaning

Ring in the spring with these 10 cleaning tips for your home.

  1. Wash your pillows. Don’t spend your nights with dust mites! Wash pillow covers every three weeks. Wash pillows every three months and replace pillows every three years.
  2. Bathe/groom your pets. Pets leave behind dander and hair that baths, grooming and allergen-removing pet wipes can help control.
  3. Remove your shoes. Removing your shoes before entering reduces the amount of dirt and pollen you track into your home.
  4. Ditch the vinyl shower curtain. Vinyl shower curtains exude harmful chemicals in humidity and heat. They also attract mold and mildew, so replace vinyl curtains with nylon ones.
  5. Clean away clutter. Organize your closet and shelves to make sure everything has a place. Donate clothes and books to clear up more space.
  6. Monitor mold. Check dishwashers, drains, basements or other spaces that can harbor humidity. Ventilate bathrooms, pantries and rooms that often feel stale and humid.
  7. Steam clean or freeze stuffed animals. Stuffed animals can harbor dust mites, so either steam clean, use a vacuum upholstery attachment or freeze them in freezer bags for 24 hours.
  8. Clean your refrigerator. Check expiration dates and toss older food. Pull out drawers and wash them with hot, soapy water, then wipe everything down.
  9. Dust away. To avoid spreading more dust, try dampening a microfiber cloth instead of traditional dusters.
  10. Clean your rugs. Rugs harbor more dust than any other place in the house, so vacuum and spot-clean or shampoo them. Make sure they’re dry before using them, as wet rugs collect more dirt and dust.

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