{"id":5889,"date":"2019-12-29T09:04:23","date_gmt":"2019-12-29T14:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=5889"},"modified":"2019-12-29T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-29T14:04:32","slug":"winter-home-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/29\/winter-home-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Home Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Each spring, we talk about cleaning our homes after cocooning during the winter months.\u00a0 The American Cleaning Institute<\/a> (ACI) publishes an annual survey that reveals how many of us actually do a \u201cspring cleaning,\u201d as well as cleaning priorities and outcomes.\u00a0 However, a winter home cleaning can make your spring a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According\nto ACI\u2019s stats from their 2019 survey (cleaninginstitute.org), 41 percent of respondents\ndon\u2019t remember the last time cleaning their refrigerator (4 percent respondents\nnever cleaned their refrigerator).  \nWould you be surprised to know that 23 percent of respondents don\u2019t\nremember the last time they cleaned their bed linens?  Another 16 percent can\u2019t remember the last\ntime they cleaned their guest bathroom toilet. \nMaybe not a surprise is the 47 percent who don\u2019t remember cleaning their\novens, and the 20 percent who never cleaned their washing machines.   Of those who clean, 25 percent believe they\ndon\u2019t clean well, and about 33 percent don\u2019t clean everything in their\nhomes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless,\nthe ACI reported 77 percent (their highest number recorded) of respondents indicated\nthey would be doing a spring cleaning.  A\nmajority of respondents indicated their cleaning will take five or more\ndays.  Windows take top priority during\nthe spring cleaning, followed by closets\/drawers, ceiling fans, curtains, and\ncarpets.  Why is spring cleaning a big deal?  ACI Senior Vice President of Communications\nBrian Sansoni stated, “Clearing out the clutter, getting rid of dust\nand adding some shine. That\u2019s why spring cleaning is such an intuitive activity\nfor so many Americans.  We clean things\nthat might not otherwise get cleaned all year long, and we feel happy and\nsatisfied with the results<\/em>.”  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t wait for spring.\u00a0 Any winter home cleaning you do is beneficial, and may reduce the load during your spring cleaning.\u00a0 Additionally, cleaning tasks you do during the winter may also positively affect your health and wellbeing.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to clean is to prevent winter\nweather dirt and debris from entering your home.  Having a large enough heavy-duty entrance mat\ncan help with removing dirty\/wet shoes and boots at the door.  Consider placing a shoe tray near the front\ndoor to place dirty\/wet shoes to dry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than letting dust build up, schedule periodic dusting.\u00a0 Focus on a “healthy home<\/a>” during your winter home cleaning. Experts recommend removing dust to relieve allergy and sinus symptoms.\u00a0 Dust can build up around door jambs, window sills, hanging pictures, under furniture and appliances.\u00a0 Vacuuming carpets will remove dust and dirt from carpets.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to dust hanging fixtures, such as chandeliers and ceiling fans.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to change\/clean your bed linens to reduce dust mites.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think hygiene during winter cleaning.  Even though it may not be used often,\nconsider deep cleaning the guest bathroom. \nOdors can remain in trash cans (especially in the kitchen), sanitizing\ntrash cans may eliminate odors and reduce bacterial growth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We to spend more time indoors during the winter months, and our inertia allows us to collect things.\u00a0 But rather than letting clutter build up for spring, consider beginning your decluttering early.\u00a0 Decluttering <\/a>is one of those tasks that can be overwhelming and easily put off for another time.\u00a0 But if you think about decluttering logically and create a reasonable plan, your winter decluttering can save you time in the spring.\u00a0 Decluttering is one of those tasks that can be life changing.\u00a0 Some experts believe that decluttering is somewhat of a portal to better health, as it can promote feelings of wellbeing and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original article is published at https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/29\/winter-home-cleaning\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dan Krell
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Each spring, we talk about cleaning our homes after cocooning during the winter months.\u00a0 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) publishes an annual survey that reveals how many of us actually do a \u201cspring cleaning,\u201d as well as cleaning priorities and outcomes.\u00a0 However, a winter home cleaning can make your spring a breeze. According to ACI\u2019s … <\/p>\n

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