Please Don't Feed the Dust Bunnies

Home is where the heart is. That is true, but home can also be home to dirt, dust, germs, and general ickiness. Do you know how clean (or dirty) your house really is?

There are five neglected areas that once cleaned will dramatically improve the cleanliness of your home.

Change Your Air Filter
Changing your heating and cooling air filter quarterly will increase the air quality of your home. Mechanical air filters traps particles including allergens like pollen, pet dander and dust mites. They also capture irritant particles like tobacco smoke. Changing your air filter regularly can also lower your heating and cooling bill.

Change Your Sheets
Millions of organisms live in your sheets and mattress. Washing your sheets regularly and steam cleaning your mattress and pillows annually will help you sleep without the bed-bugs biting! Chrystal Clean changes linens as part of its regular cleaning service.

Dust Way Up High, And Way Down Low
Dust settles on ledges like picture frames, curtain rods, and door frames. Cobwebs like to magically appear in ceiling corners of even the cleanest homes. These areas are often overlooked during regular cleanings. Under beds, in corners, behind and under furniture, and along baseboards are also areas that will collect dust. Micro fiber cloths trap dust and prevent it from flying into the air like cotton cloths do.

Vacuum Your Air Vents

Air vents are another commonly overlooked area. Vacuuming the vents regularly will remove dust and particles. If someone in your house is handy with a screwdriver, the vent can be easily removed and vacuumed out to improve air quality.

Clean Your Drapes

The weather during the spring and fall in mid-Missouri can be glorious, but opening your windows means inviting dust and particles inside. Your drapes are your first line of defense to these unwelcome guests, so regular cleaning is an important step in the eviction process. Sweep off heavy drapes and curtains each time you vacuum. Simply place a brush attachment on the end of the accessory hose and sweep in an up and down motion across the fabric. You can also remove the dust from washable drapes and curtains quickly by tossing them in the clothes dryer. Use a damp rag and a fabric dryer sheet, and tumble dry on low for fifteen minutes. You can also remove your drapes and have them cleaned at your local dry cleaner.

Regularly cleaning these five problem areas will help manage the dust and dirt, and will also improve the air quality in your home. You can also get a head start on your cleaning with a top-to-bottom deep clean from Chrystal Clean. Give us a call to schedule your appointment, 573-397-1968.