Routine Green Cleaning that "Bites the Dust"

It's everywhere!  It leaves nothing untouched by its presence.  You can't get away from it.  It is in your life—period.

What is "IT"?  "IT" is DUST.

The upside is that you CAN minimize IT.

I have heard in joking, "I can't clean, I'm allergic to dust!"  In reality, a large percentage of individuals are allergic to dust.  The truth is—the more you stick to a regular green cleaning routine, the less allergic symptoms to dust you will experience.  It is what is in the dust particles that trigger allergic symptoms, such as dust mites.  Avoiding dusting really is more detrimental to your health than daily/weekly dusting routines.

It is not just your health at stake from the toll of dust:

Dust raises energy costs and makes replacement of appliances occur sooner.

How?  Dust gets trapped in the intake air vents of your refrigerator, and stand-alone freezer which causes these appliances to have to work harder to do their job.  Working harder requires more energy = more expense!   In addition, appliances that have to work harder to run properly will not last as long therefore you will have to replace them sooner—again costing you more!

A personal confession:

Over the past several months, my own refrigerator has been acting and sounding strange, especially at night.  Though, I green clean the inside of the refrigerator on a fairly regular basis, I have not pulled it out to clean behind it.  Recently I decided I should not put it off any longer.  I took everything out of the refrigerator first, then pulled it out and thoroughly cleaned the back of the fridge, walls and floor.  The intake air vents were definitely clogged!  Every part of the refrigerator received a thorough cleaning with Harmony Aromatherapy Multi-Purpose Cleaner.  

Since that time, my refrigerator has been running quietly and not acting or sounding strange.  I believe cleaning out the air vents and wiping down the wall and floor behind it gave this appliance another go at life!  My husband was quite pleased to hear that it is running better too!

Since having that experience with my refrigerator, I have made a plan of action to green clean other large appliances in my home to insure they continue to work properly and last a long time! 

Weekly:

Dust all furniture in all the rooms.

Launder bed linens and pillowcases.  Dust can get trapped in your sheets and pillowcases which in turn become a food haven for dust mites.

Bi-weekly: 

Cobwebs in corners of all rooms, including the basement. 

Monthly: 

Wipe down walls with dusting mitt sprayed with Harmony Aromatherapy Multi-Purpose Cleaner.  To reach high places, wrap your dusting mitt around the end of a broom.

Wipe down top of refrigerator with Harmony Aromatherapy Multi-Purpose Cleaner.

Launder blankets and comforters with Harmony Aromatherapy Laundry Wash.

Wipe clean all air intake vents throughout home.

Inspect furnace filter and replace filter as needed.

Quarterly:

Clean cabinet doors with Harmony Aromatherapy Wood Floor Cleaner.

Green clean pantry with Harmony Aromatherapy Dish Wash or Harmony Aromatherapy Multi-Purpose Cleaner.

Once a year (or twice a year):

Clean out coils behind refrigerator with vacuum.  Wipe down walls and flooring behind refrigerator.

Clean behind large appliances (stove, refrigerator, stand-alone freezer)

Clean out dryer vent (where it attaches to outside of home). 

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It really is all about having a healthy, green clean environment that protects not only you, but the lifespan of your appliances.

Protecting your health and the investment in your home is no small matter.