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DEL.ICIO.USTaking the time to clean pays off
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I hate cleaning. I don’t know if it’s because as a child one of my chores included cleaning the bathroom, or just because I can think of a million things I’d rather do. But I have allergies and asthma, so it’s important to keep germs and dust mites at bay. Besides, I feel better in a clean house.
One of my challenges is finding the time to clean and figuring out what should get my attention first. Marilyn Black, chief scientist of Air Quality Sciences, an Atlanta-based indoor air quality research and testing firm, says there are a few basic tasks we should do weekly, if not twice a week: dust flat surfaces, and vacuum and wash all surfaces we come into contact with daily.
Our cover story http://ajc.com/healthoffers you some cleaning tips, including some recipes for natural cleaning products, and a chart to see how many calories you can burn while cleaning. Having a clean house might not keep you from ever getting sick, but it can’t hurt. Besides, if you stick to a regular schedule, it won’t seem daunting the next time you have company.
Does your inner Monk come out when you are cleaning? What is your favorite room to clean?
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