Maximizing Your Spring Cleaning Efforts

By Donna Stark

Everyone wants their home to be a safe haven, free of sickness, stress, and injury, and there is no better way to achieve that than with a little bit of time and plenty of elbow grease. Take a look at the following suggestions from your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic on how to maximize your spring cleaning efforts and create a healthier home to live in. Are you ready to get started? Those nooks and crannies are waiting for attention!

Clean the Living Room

The living room is where everyone gathers and as a result, is one of the biggest germ-sharing culprits. When you are cleaning the living room, make sure to focus on the commonly touched items, such as remotes, light switches, and furniture hardware. Vacuum the carpets and sofa to eliminate pet dander and allergens, and don't forget to wipe down the blinds!

Disinfect Bathrooms

The warm, humid air in bathrooms is a dream home for bacteria so make sure all surface areas and fixtures are cleaned and disinfected. It's also important to give everyone their own towel to use and to keep toothbrushes from touching each other.

Organize the Pantry

It's a great time to go through the food items in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. Pull the older items to the front, discard anything that is expired, and donate the items that you don't see yourself using but that are still good. Before you put everything back into place, give all the shelves and drawers a good cleaning.

Improve Air Quality 

You can make a significant improvement in the quality of your home's air by cleaning or replacing the air filters, purchasing an air purifier and humidifier, and keeping the windows closed if the pollen count is high. 

Don't Forget the Garage

Has your garage become the epicenter of despair? Are your holiday decorations still out of place because it was too cold to properly put them away months ago? Use the warmer weather to your advantage and put everything back where it belongs. Clear out the junk so you can get to all of your springtime toys without any problems.

Jumping Into Spring With a Clean Home

Creating a home where you can rest, relax, and renew can easily be achieved with just a few hours of hard work, so get the rest of the family on board and start cleaning! You may be surprised by how much of a difference in your overall health and wellness that a clean home can make!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Pooler, Ga.