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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) points out that indoor air quality could be as much as five times worse than the air outside. Indoor dust, trapped pollen, and tracked-in dirt combine with normal living to create an environment that isn't as clean as anybody would like. You can easily keep your Cypress, Texas home clean and avoid trapped germs, dust and dirt with a few simple tips and tactics.
Cleaning Tip #1: Wash and Disinfect Waste Baskets
From kitchen garbage cans to powder room wastebaskets, germs can hide in nooks and crannies for months. Get ahead by washing the receptacles with water, then wiping them with a 50% water solution of disinfectant. Environmentally friendly disinfectants include hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar. Bleach isn't as environmentally friendly but it will destroy undesirable bacteria and viruses.
Cleaning Tip #2: Turn Your Furniture Over and Vacuum the Underside
You may be alarmed by what you see when you turn your chairs or sofa upside-down. Don't worry: You'll be able to vacuum up the dust with a hand-held vacuum or nozzle and hose. This is a great project for two or more family members and goes quickly with help.
Cleaning Tip #3: Wipe the Top of Everything
Horizontal surfaces collect dust and grime and are often overlooked while cleaning. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe the trim on baseboards and chair railings. Wipe the top of paintings and photos and any ceiling fans. Check the top of kitchen and bathroom cabinets and vanities and wipe them clean.
Cleaning Tip #4: Keep Supplies Handy for Quick Touch-ups
Put a spot-cleaning kit together and keep it handy in your kitchen or bathroom. White "magic" cleaning pads can quickly remove smudges on light switches, refrigerator doors, and outlets. Use microfiber cloths to pick up dust on shelves and electronics. Keep lint rollers handy to pick up lint, pet, or human hair on clothing and furniture.
A clean, tidy home looks great, and it is also healthier than an environment full of dust and grime. Contact our Cypress, TX apartments to see floor plans and enjoy your clean, healthy home.
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No matter where you live, you want the space to feel as if it is your home. While this is always a goal, some people really struggle with getting these things accomplished in their apartments or rentals. If you are looking for a few ways to change the feel of your space, be sure to use these tips.
Add Pictures of Loved Ones
One of the first things that you want to do when you are trying to make a place feel more like home is put up some things that really feel like home. Home is not necessarily a place, but a feeling, so that means adding some pictures of loved ones around your space. You can include some of your favorite pictures of family and friends, so you know they are always there with you when you need them. You can add these to any space you like such as the living room and your bedroom, so they are always there to make you smile.
Get Some Plants
The next thing you want to do is bring some life into the space. You can do this really easily with a few plants. Even if you do not have a green thumb, you can get the appearance of having plants in your space without having to remember to water it. Just get some fake plants that look real, and you are all set. If you do have a green thumb, however, there is nothing that beats having the real thing. Look for some colorful flowers or a simple green fern to put in the space to add some life. It can also change the air quality inside to make you feel better, which is the added bonus of having some plants inside.
Even if you only do one of these things, you will notice a difference in the overall feel of your space. If you are looking for a new place to call home and make your own, be sure to take a look at these apartments in Houston. Stop by for a tour of the property to see if we have a unit that will work for your wants and needs today.
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