Glamaour Era magazine Feb 2018 Glamaour Era Feb Edition | Page 9
Glamaour Era
Winter
weather
means more time living indoors -
working, playing, relaxing and
staying warm. It's important to
keep your home fresh by staying
ahead of the continual buildup of
dirt, dust and allergens. The
following are some key areas to
tackle for a comfortable and
efcient home.
WASH WINDOWS CHECK AND REPLACE YOUR DON'T FORGET
W ashing away dirt and water marks VACUUM BAG, FILTER AND BELT
from your windows and screens gives you
a clear view of the outdoors and lets in
more natural light. It will also make your
home feel lighter and brighter, keeping
cabin fever at bay. And to help maintain a
controlled climate inside the home,
prevent air from leaking in or escaping by
using weatherstripping or caulk around
your windows. You'll stay cozy inside and
save money on your energy bill.
A
full vacuum bag, clogged lter or broken belt can hinder
your vacuum's effectiveness, leaving dirt, dust and allergens
behind. Replacing your vacuum bags every 1-2 months, lters
every 3-6 months and belts once per year is recommended to help
your vacuum achieve peak performance. Even more, a Filtrete
HEPA vacuum lter will help trap particles 75 times smaller
than a human hair, including 99.97 percent of dust mite debris,
animal dander, molds and pollen.
TO LOOK UP
After tackling oors, dust
ceiling fans and light
xtures. These hard-to-reach
and hard-to-see places can
harbor dust. And while
you're up there, change the
direction of your ceiling fans
to counterclockwise for the
winter. This will keep air
moving, but circulate warm
air instead of cooling the
room down.