Leaving Dirt Behind? 5 Tips for Vacuuming the RIGHT Way

Did you know that the way you vacuum makes a huge difference in managing your indoor air quality? While you may think you’re doing a good job of cleaning, here are 5 tips to make sure you’re vacuuming the RIGHT way.

• First: If you don’t have one, purchase a HEPA filtered vacuum that’s designed for the type of flooring in your home. Not sure what to get? Here’s a great resource for you.
• Second: Use the crevice attachment on the edges before vacuuming the entire floor. Why? Because while you may not see it, the more you walk on the floor the more you kick up dirt particles which then get spread toward the outer edges of your floor.
• Third: Vacuum once in one direction, then again in the other direction. The first pass will pick up the top layer and loosen deeper particles while the second pass will pick those up as well.
• Fourth: Start in the furthest portion of the room and work your way to the doorway.

Not only is this an effective way to vacuum for a healthy home environment, you’ll also get a good workout in – which we all know helps us stay healthy as well!

As you think about way to create a Healthier Home for family and friends, small considerations – like vacuuming – really do matter.

Let’s make 2021 a year of Healthy Homes and Intentional Living; let me help you assess what that can look like for you!

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