Spring cleaning is a tradition that stems from people way back in the day cleaning up all the soot and grime from winter. When March rolls in, it’s much easier to open the doors and windows to let the fresh air in and tidy up every nook and cranny at home.
Today, spring cleaning is also your family’s first line of defense against allergies. When spring is in the air, so is dust and pollen, which can aggravate allergies. However, when you jump into spring cleaning, you can dust off those allergens and leave your home looking sparkly clean. Here are five things you should put on your spring cleaning checklist to freshen up your home and keep those sniffles at bay.
Organize Clutter in Every Room
A cluttered home means having too many surfaces collecting dust and waiting for you to sneeze up a storm. You can keep your space organized and dust-free this spring by removing unwanted items from your home.
Organize your unwanted items into boxes for disposal, sale and donations. For anything that you want to keep, decide whether you need them in your room or if you can keep them in storage. In the end, you’ll be rewarded with cleaner, fresher rooms with tons of space to move around in.
Deep Clean Your Carpets
Rugs and carpets are notorious for trapping dust, dirt, and other allergens in their fibers, no thanks to all the foot traffic they see throughout the year.
When these build up, you get musty odors and poor air quality in your space. Give rugs and carpets a deep clean by using your vacuum. Then, use a steam cleaner to remove stubborn grime and stains.
Pressure Clean Your Patio and Driveway
Your outdoor spaces can accumulate lots of dirt, mold, and mildew. These don’t just make your home look dull and unkempt, but can also exacerbate allergies, especially in the springtime when rain and humidity allow mold to thrive.Restore the appeal of your patio, driveway, or deck by booking a professional pressure cleaning service. This deep clean brings life back to your outdoor space while keeping hazardous mold and mildew at bay.
Deodorize Mattresses and Bedding
Even if you change your bed sheets, your mattress can still accumulate dust mites and bacteria, which can make spring allergies worse. Consider giving your mattress and other bedding (like pillows and comforters) a deep clean, whether it’s with hot water or some baking soda that you vacuum off later. It doesn’t just get rid of dust and dirt in your bedding but deodorizes it, too, leaving you feeling fresh and comfortable when it’s time to sleep.
Clean Out Air Vents and Filters
Your air vents and filters for your HVAC system collect tons of dust and pet dander over time, and you don’t want those making your spring allergies even worse.
Open the vents, remove the filters, and vacuum out as much dust as you can. For a deeper clean, you can also wash the vent covers with soap and water. Remember to replace any filters if it’s been three or so months since the last time you put new ones in.
Endnote
By following this spring cleaning checklist, you won’t just have fewer allergies this spring; you’ll have a spotless, pristine home, too. Now, go enjoy your freshly cleaned space that feels brand new again.