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Let’s Clear the Air 30-Day Challenge
No need to turn your life upside down in search of cleaner air in your home. Try your best to complete one simple task a day, and you’ll quickly be on your way to better indoor air quality. Ready, set … go!
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Day 1:
Clear clutter from kitchen counters and coffee tables. These are prime spots for dust to accumulate.
Day 2:
Make your own natural cleaning solution.
Day 3:
Buy an aloe plant. If you already have one, give it some water and a good dusting.
Day 4:
Replace your kitchen sponge.
Day 5:
Toss anything in the fridge that’s past its prime.
Day 6:
Freshen up your garbage disposal by sticking a few lemon wedges in the empty reservoir.
Day 7:
Get rid of candles. Soot is no friend to your indoor air.
Day 8:
Set up a shoe mat inside the front door, and encourage everyone to take their shoes off.
Day 9:
Give your bathroom a once-over to look for mold. Here’s how to get started.
Day 10:
Have a pet? Give him or her a good brushing outside to collect any loose hair.
Day 11:
Opt for organic produce today. Keep pesticides and other chemicals away from your home.
Day 12:
Check to see if you’re keeping any chemicals in the basement. Best to move these out to the garage.
Day 13:
Wash your bed sheets in extra-hot water to kill dust mites.
Day 14:
Run a dehumidifier in the basement to help pull mildew-causing moisture out of the air.
Day 15:
Do you have a wood-burning fireplace? Schedule a professional inspection and cleaning.
Day 16:
Open the windows for a few minutes if your local outdoor air quality is OK. You can track it via our Filtrete™ Smart App on your mobile phone.
Day 17:
Steam clean carpets in high-traffic areas—think living room, dining room, stairs, etc.
Day 18:
Run a damp microfiber cloth over the top of bookcases to remove dust.
Day 19:
Wash all bath and hand towels.
Day 20:
Deep clean the filter in the range hood above your stove. Learn how here.
Day 21:
Day 22:
What kind of bed linens do you use? Explore the pros and cons of hypoallergenic materials.
Day 23:
Get rid of dust hiding out on ceiling fans.
Day 24:
Take a lap around the house and look for any cracks or leaks that may be letting cold air in. Make a plan to caulk these gaps.
Day 25:
Give faucets throughout the home a good wipe-down using a one part water, one part vinegar solution.
Day 26:
Clear off any open shelving and give the surface a good dusting.
Day 27:
Clean and deodorize your dishwasher.
Day 28:
Wipe down window sills and frames.
Day 29:
Toss your shower curtain and liner in the washing machine.
Day 30:
Use a lint roller to collect dust on lamp shades.
Sources:
*Natural Cleaning Solutions
**Bathroom Mold
***Filtrete™ Smart App
****Cleaning Your Stove
*****Sanitize Your Smartphone
******Hypoallergenic Bed Linens
*******Deodorize Your Dishwasher
********Wash Your Shower Curtain
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