It's no big surprise that cleaning isn't most people's favorite at-home activity. Still, it's important to keep the house free of dust, dirt, pet dander, mold, pests and other debris that can build up over time. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, chances are you know first hand just how negative an effect these allergens can have on your overall health and well-being. By planning ahead with your spring cleaning and checking off the items on your to-do list gradually over the next few months, the burden may not seem so heavy. Still, there are some alternatives that can help you lighten the load a bit.
In a recent article, Trib Total Media, a Pittsburgh news publication, presented some spring cleaning tips. Here are a few:
Check out online coupon websites for deals – Online destinations like Groupon give you special offers and coupons that are specific to your location. You may be able to purchase a few hours of professional cleaning services for half the regular price.
Clean up your digital devices – Since cleaning the house can be physically taxing, why not give yourself a break from it while still doing something productive? There's a good chance your email inbox or your computer desktop could use some organizing.
Trade services with your friends – Maybe you don't want to get anywhere near a toilet bowl but you find vacuuming strangely relaxing. The point is, people generally have some chores that they loathe and others that they don't mind. It may be worthwhile to get a discussion going with your friends or neighbors and offer to trade some cleaning services.
For the spring cleaning that you do end up doing yourself, remember that there are special supplies that can ensure you don't have a negative reaction to the chemicals in the products or allergens that you're stirring up.
