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You may be asking yourself \u201cOkay, but do those dust bunnies under the couch really <\/em>matter if no one sees them?\u201d. Home Clean Heroes has a few important reasons why you need to regularly be vacuuming and dusting, and some fun tips to make the process more bearable.<\/p>\nHelp with Allergies<\/h3>\n
Allergies can be hard to deal with, especially during peak seasons such as spring or fall. This can result in unwanted sneezing and coughing as well as just a general unwell feeling. There are certain precautions you can take to avoid allergens or get rid of them but regularly dusting and vacuuming can be a huge help. Dusting all your surfaces can get rid of allergens such as dust mites, pet dander and fur, and pollen. Vacuuming goes hand in hand with dusting. Vacuuming can collect all the allergens and debris that you often can\u2019t see, leaving you feeling more clear and healthy.<\/p>\n
Enhances the Appearance of Your Home<\/h3>\n
The appearance of your home is important to help you fully enjoy your space. You took the time and money to buy your home, furnish it and get it just the way you like it. So when you aren\u2019t dusting it on a regular basis, it can cause your items to not look as nice. You may not be aware of it now but if you take the time to dust over dressers, tables, counters, and knick-knacks, you will notice how much nicer your home looks. Vacuuming can improve the other parts of your home such as your carpet and baseboards. Regularly vacuuming the floors can improve the overall look of each room and make the carpets last longer.<\/p>\n
Improves the Air Quality of Your Home<\/h3>\n
Air quality is very important for your health, especially if someone is affected by asthma or other upper respiratory conditions. If not properly taken care of, the air in your home can hold allergens, dust mites, pet dander, and mold. You can do things such as changing your air filter regularly, but routinely dusting the surfaces, as well as vents in your home, can do wonders for your air quality.<\/p>\n
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Here are some helpful dusting and vacuuming tips for your home that will have your home looking and feeling great!<\/p>\n
Tip 1 – Start from the top and work your way down<\/h3>\n
This might seem, self-explanatory, but the best way to dust your home is to start at the highest point in a room and work your way down.\u00a0 Start in the corner of the room and work your way around, going from top to bottom in sections.<\/p>\n
Tip 2 – Use microfiber cloths over a duster<\/h3>\n
Microfiber towels pick up dust, whereas a duster simply pushes it around. Take a microfiber cloth and multi surface spray to your dusty areas.\u00a0 Hero tip: you can use a coffee filter on computer or TV screens, too!<\/p>\n
Tip 3 – Clean the dirtiest room first<\/h3>\n
Get your hardest task out of the way so when you\u2019re tired of cleaning, you have the most daunting part behind you. Whether it\u2019s dusting ceiling fans or vacuuming stairs, this tip can apply to both dusting and vacuuming.<\/p>\n
Tip 4 – Use a pillowcase to dust ceiling fans<\/h3>\n
Place the pillowcase on the ceiling fan blade and collect the dust. This way the dust is contained in the pillowcase instead of floating in the air or falling to the ground. After that, simply toss the pillowcase in the washer!<\/p>\n
Tip 5 – Start at the furthest corner of your room<\/h3>\n
This helps you avoid stepping on a part of the floor you may have already vacuumed. You essentially want to vacuum toward the door or entrance to the room, or vacuum your way out of the room.<\/p>\n
Tip 6 – Keep the windows closed<\/h3>\n
Opening the windows, especially during spring, can let in dust and debris. As a result, your house can become dirty more easily and also aggravate allergies you or those living in your home have.<\/p>\n
Tip 7 – Brush pets often<\/h3>\n
Regularly brushing your pets (outside) can lead to them shedding less, which causes less fur and dander, meaning less dusting and vacuuming.<\/p>\n