Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Healthier Home in 2010

I guess it's that time of year. Time to make New Year's resolutions. Hopefully this time I won't break it by Janaury 2.

Since this blog is about clean homes, I suppose my resolution making should start there. So, here it is. I'm going to make my home a healthier place, and here's how I'll do it.

1. I'll confess to having forgotten to change my furnace filter to the point where the furnace simply stopped working. That won't happen any more. By the way, the pleated filters are far superior even though they can be pricey.

2. I'm going to vacuum my home at least twice a week -- more often during allergy season. Fortunately, our central vacuum system takes all of the pollen, allergens and dust it captures completely out of the house.

3. I'm going to get rid of the toxic chemicals that are filling up my garage by taking advantage of a Household Hazardous Waste collection program this spring.

I welcome any of your suggestions.
Posted by at 1:13 PM

27 comments:

  1. I like your list. I am also doing things that will reduce my carbon foot print. I have stopped using my dryer and dry all my clothes on clothes drying racks. I also cook in my microwave, toaster oven, or crock pot unless the stove/oven is the ONLY way. I also am cutting my grass with a reel mower instead of a gas one.
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  5. It's good to have a good plan for the next year. Maybe planning all the cleaning one year in advance would be very hard a thing to do. Compliments from End of Tenancy Cleaning London
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  6. These tips are very useful when it comes to this kind of domestic cleaning.
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  7. Great tips. Thanks for sharing them. Good planning is in the core of the perfection.
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  8. it is nice one. great information We change our filter every 4-6 months but try to clean in between. I think it does make a difference though. I think it’s more important in the summer time. If you have central heat and air, it’s also important to keep the grass cut away from your outside unit. They typically pull air in at the bottom, so they will use more energy if there is debris in the way. http://www.airsponge.com
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  9. Of course we think purchasing a dust collector, filtration system or other products for air purification are a great idea. But mostly just pay attention to the air in your home...you can't see it so it's easy to forget it.
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  10. vacuuming is healthy, dust can cause health problems, we should really promise to ourselves to vacuum more often!
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  11. Our New Year's resolutions were quite the same. Let's make the world healthier and safer environment.
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  12. Taking off the shooes should be a habit also
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  13. I like to open the windows and air out the house.
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  14. Vacuum your home twice a week is perfect. As a professional cleaner I advise my clients to vacuum their home at least once in a year.
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  15. Most pro cleaners swear by vacuuming on a regular basis. There is all kinds of debris that accumulate that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
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  16. This is our main goal for this year. Cleaning with health and environment in mind.
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  17. I really love my home and taking care of them. we cannot expect dirt and other mess in our house so we want to clean our home thanks for sharing that information!
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  18. To keep house beautiful,need to keep clean everyday.
    We should know proper cleaning services.
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  19. Really you have done a good job. The written style is very prompt and the highly practical manners. So fruitful for us. I suppose my resolution making should start there. So, here it is. I'm going to make my home a healthier place, and here's how I'll do it. i am sure your blog will keep us continues update. Thanks for providing us such useful information.
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  20. Dirt is a enemy. No matter how much time you spend cleaning it will always return. I set a cleaning schedule and keep with it. That is the only way to manage the situation.
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  22. The best way is to do a little bit at a time instead of letting it all pile up. So I agree with what the other readers have to say.
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  23. i do one every year, hope i keep to mine next year..
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  25. I like these sessions very much.I think this will be useful for me as I am very interested.

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  26. Your carpet should be vacuumed frequently and cleaned professionally every 6-12 months, depending on the amount of traffic it experiences. If you have something spill on your carpet and it is due for a professional clean, it is suggested that you leave removing the stain to the carpet cleaning professional as they will know the best method for removal, without damaging your carpet or its underlying base.
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  27. Have a consistent routine. I set a cleaning schedule and keep with it. That is the only way to manage the situation. That or hire a professional company.
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