Fall brings to mind images of crunching through leaves, reveling in apples and pumpkins, and starting to cozy up inside as the temperature lowers. But, it also a good time tackle some deep cleaning and maintenance of your home to make sure that dust, mold, and other air-borne irritants don’t compromise the quality of the air you breathe.
Depending on where you live, these chores can include:
Testing smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
Having the furnace checked by a licensed plumber
Washing the windows
Cleaning and storing screens and blinds
Wiping down painted walls after a summer of open windows, also ceiling fans & light fixtures
Vacuuming floors, rugs, and upholstered furniture with a HEPA vacuum to remove dirt, dust mites, and mold spores
For people with outdoor spaces, this list expands. As enjoyable and productive as raking leaves or carving pumpkins in the low autumn sun can be, be careful. Fall cleanup can easily lead to accidents.
Check out the prevention tips on US News & World Report for more information: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/treatment/articles/2008/09/21/fall-cleanup-is-a-prime-time-for-accidents
Enjoy the harvest season as you take good care!