Annual spring cleaning is not just about tidying up, its also about improving your health by maintaining important healthy home maintenance items.
Number 1: Fresh Air Filter
Replacing your dirty, polluted air filter should be on the top of your spring cleaning list. Its about that time of year when we start turning our HVAC systems on to circulate the spring air. Replacing your air filter is important because leaving that dirty air filter installed reduces the quality of your indoor air. Replace your air filters with a fresh air filter to improve the quality of your indoor air.
See our tips on replacing your air filters.
Number 2: Replace Your Batteries
Only working smoke detectors save lives. Replace your smoke detector batteries during your annual spring cleaning.
Smoke Detector Battery Tips
Number 3: Dust Your Light Bulbs
The dust on your light bulb heats up when lit. Sometimes that dust when heated can give off an unpleasant smell. Don't forget to dust your light bulbs.
Number 4: Clean Your Vacuum
Take the time to clean your vacuum, its worked very hard and deserves some TLC.
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Number 5: Keep Air Circulating
When you are knee deep in scrubbing with harsh chemicals, remember its important to circulate your indoor air by opening a window, turning on exhausts fans, or turning your HVAC system fan on.
See our post on scenting your air filters to give your circulated air a great scent!
