Keeping It Fresh

from BluSky Cleaning & Home Services

10 Tips To Manage How can you manage dust and improve the air quality of your home? 

  1. Vacuum regularly and frequently – this is most important with households who have or more pets and lots of people traffic. 
  2. Leave your shoes at the door – getting in the habit of removing your shoes at the door will help reduce the amount of dirt, pollen, that is carried into the home.  
  3. Wipe your pet’s paws when they return to the house.  
  4. Clean behind, under furniture and appliances. If there is a vent above these appliances the forced air is increasing the likeliness the dust is re-circulated.
  5. Damp wipe the window screens. Wipe down the screens and wipe the window sill to prevent dust and dirt from entering the home. 
  6. Have your carpets professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Cleaning removes dirt regular vacuum misses and extends the life of the carpet. 
  7. Regularly groom pets. To minimize shedding especially during the change of seasons.
  8. De-clutter your home. Storing unused items in closets, under beds and other places around the house traps dust and sometimes insects and other pests. 
  9. Use an air purifier. Especially if you suffer from allergies, regular cleaning maintenance will improve the air quality.
  10. Stop smoking. Smoking indoors deposits nicotine and smoke on surfaces including walls, curtains. This residue is re-circulated throughout the house. Smoke outside, or better try to quit smoking.

Please share your ideas! We love to hear from you! Arline@BluSkyCleaningSvc.com

BONUS Tip!

Have your Vents Cleaned. The National Air Duct Cleaning Association recommends getting your air ducts cleaned every 3 to 5 years. Considerations for having your ducts cleaned more often:

  • Regular smoking inside the house
  • Recent  renovation or remodeling 
  • New home purchase 
  • Water contamination or HVAC damage 
  • Pets who shed a high amount of hair 
  • Residents with allergies may benefit from the reduction of air pollutants.

To learn more about your home’s HVAC 
nadca.com/homeowners/frequently-asked-questions