Too much stuff is not just an eyesore—it also contributes to poor indoor air quality, since more surface area means more space for dust to settle. Keeping a tidy home means you’ll reduce pollutants and make cleaning easier over time. Read on to discover how four clutter culprits can impact the air you breathe every day and learn ways to get organized.
Stacks of paper don’t just gather dust—they also act as feeding grounds for insects such as cockroaches, whose feces and decomposing bodies can become pollutants in the air*.
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Those clothes at the back of your closet that you haven’t worn in a decade are the perfect home for dust mites, which can trigger allergies and asthma**.
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From slow cookers to gaming consoles, there’s always a new gadget fighting for space in your home, which leads to unnecessary dust buildup.
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Other simple ways to kick clutter and stress to the curb: